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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.22, 905.51 and 257.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.22, 905.51 and 257.12 is: 385.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.22 : 905.51 = 257.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.22/905.51 = 257.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.22x = 905.51 × 257.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.22x = 232,824.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,824.73/604.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.33

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