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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.68, 604.46 and 257.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.68, 604.46 and 257.07 is: 384.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.68 : 604.46 = 257.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.68/604.46 = 257.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.68x = 604.46 × 257.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.68x = 155,389.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,389.17/403.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.93

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