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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.18, 906.43 and 257.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.18, 906.43 and 257.54 is: 386.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.18 : 906.43 = 257.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.18/906.43 = 257.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.18x = 906.43 × 257.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.18x = 233,437.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,437.77/604.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.37

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