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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.74, 604.59 and 257.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.74, 604.59 and 257.04 is: 384.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.74 : 604.59 = 257.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.74/604.59 = 257.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.74x = 604.59 × 257.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.74x = 155,403.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,403.81/403.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.91

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