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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.39, 605.63 and 257.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.39, 605.63 and 257.68 is: 385.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.39 : 605.63 = 257.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.39/605.63 = 257.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.39x = 605.63 × 257.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.39x = 156,058.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,058.69/404.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.91

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