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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.67, 606.52 and 257.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.67, 606.52 and 257.49 is: 386.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.67 : 606.52 = 257.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.67/606.52 = 257.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.67x = 606.52 × 257.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.67x = 156,172.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,172.83/403.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.88

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