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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.13, 605.68 and 257.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.13, 605.68 and 257.83 is: 386.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.13 : 605.68 = 257.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.13/605.68 = 257.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.13x = 605.68 × 257.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.13x = 156,161.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,161.77/404.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.41

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