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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.18, 905.43 and 257.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.18, 905.43 and 257.05 is: 385.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.18 : 905.43 = 257.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.18/905.43 = 257.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.18x = 905.43 × 257.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.18x = 232,738.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,738.88/604.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.21

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