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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.94, 905.64 and 257.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.94, 905.64 and 257.54 is: 386.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.94 : 905.64 = 257.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.94/905.64 = 257.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.94x = 905.64 × 257.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.94x = 233,238.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,238.53/603.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.19

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