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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.15, 906.24 and 257.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.15, 906.24 and 257.00 is: 385.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.15 : 906.24 = 257.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.15/906.24 = 257.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.15x = 906.24 × 257.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.15x = 232,901.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,901.22/604.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.50

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