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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.69, 907.38 and 257.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.69, 907.38 and 257.99 is: 387.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.69 : 907.38 = 257.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.69/907.38 = 257.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.69x = 907.38 × 257.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.69x = 234,093.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,093.68/604.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.13

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