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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.59, 605.61 and 257.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.59, 605.61 and 257.31 is: 386.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.59 : 605.61 = 257.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.59/605.61 = 257.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.59x = 605.61 × 257.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.59x = 155,829.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,829.51/403.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.11

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