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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.72, 907.12 and 257.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.72, 907.12 and 257.86 is: 386.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.72 : 907.12 = 257.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.72/907.12 = 257.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.72x = 907.12 × 257.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.72x = 233,909.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,909.96/604.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.81

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