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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.40, 906.37 and 257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.40, 906.37 and 257.52 is: 386.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.40 : 906.37 = 257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.40/906.37 = 257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.40x = 906.37 × 257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.40x = 233,403.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,403.87/604.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.17

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