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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.14, 906.24 and 257.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.14, 906.24 and 257.13 is: 385.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.14 : 906.24 = 257.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.14/906.24 = 257.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.14x = 906.24 × 257.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.14x = 233,021.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,021.49/604.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.71

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