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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.56, 912.90 and 257.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.56, 912.90 and 257.32 is: 386.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.56 : 912.90 = 257.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.56/912.90 = 257.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.56x = 912.90 × 257.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.56x = 234,907.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,907.43/608.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.01

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