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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.79, 905.82 and 257.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.79, 905.82 and 257.15 is: 385.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.79 : 905.82 = 257.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.79/905.82 = 257.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.79x = 905.82 × 257.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.79x = 232,931.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,931.61/603.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.78

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