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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.12, 755.83 and 257.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.12, 755.83 and 257.40 is: 385.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.12 : 755.83 = 257.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.12/755.83 = 257.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.12x = 755.83 × 257.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.12x = 194,553.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,553.45/504.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.92

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