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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607.02, 909.77 and 259.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607.02, 909.77 and 259.94 is: 389.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607.02 : 909.77 = 259.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607.02/909.77 = 259.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607.02x = 909.77 × 259.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607.02x = 236,487.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,487.24/607.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.59

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