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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.23, 605.58 and 257.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.23, 605.58 and 257.80 is: 386.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.23 : 605.58 = 257.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.23/605.58 = 257.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.23x = 605.58 × 257.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.23x = 156,118.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,118.52/404.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.21

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