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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.91, 605.45 and 257.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.91, 605.45 and 257.73 is: 386.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.91 : 605.45 = 257.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.91/605.45 = 257.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.91x = 605.45 × 257.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.91x = 156,043.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,043.68/403.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.33

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