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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.70, 606.56 and 257.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.70, 606.56 and 257.51 is: 386.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.70 : 606.56 = 257.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.70/606.56 = 257.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.70x = 606.56 × 257.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.70x = 156,195.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,195.27/403.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.91

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