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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.78, 906.04 and 257.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.78, 906.04 and 257.10 is: 385.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.78 : 906.04 = 257.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.78/906.04 = 257.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.78x = 906.04 × 257.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.78x = 232,942.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,942.88/603.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.81

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