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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.64, 602.96 and 257.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.64, 602.96 and 257.68 is: 385.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.64 : 602.96 = 257.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.64/602.96 = 257.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.64x = 602.96 × 257.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.64x = 155,370.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,370.73/402.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.88

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