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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603.94, 905.72 and 257.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603.94, 905.72 and 257.27 is: 385.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603.94 : 905.72 = 257.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603.94/905.72 = 257.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603.94x = 905.72 × 257.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603.94x = 233,014.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,014.58/603.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.82

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