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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.44, 907.01 and 257.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.44, 907.01 and 257.73 is: 386.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.44 : 907.01 = 257.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.44/907.01 = 257.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.44x = 907.01 × 257.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.44x = 233,762.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,762.40/604.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.74

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