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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.13, 905.49 and 257.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.13, 905.49 and 257.35 is: 385.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.13 : 905.49 = 257.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.13/905.49 = 257.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.13x = 905.49 × 257.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.13x = 233,027.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,027.85/604.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.72

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