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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.26, 905.68 and 257.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.26, 905.68 and 257.49 is: 385.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.26 : 905.68 = 257.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.26/905.68 = 257.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.26x = 905.68 × 257.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.26x = 233,203.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,203.54/604.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.93

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