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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.15, 906.23 and 257.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.15, 906.23 and 257.54 is: 386.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.15 : 906.23 = 257.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.15/906.23 = 257.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.15x = 906.23 × 257.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.15x = 233,389.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,389.02/604.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.31

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