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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608.76, 913.49 and 257.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608.76, 913.49 and 257.34 is: 386.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608.76 : 913.49 = 257.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608.76/913.49 = 257.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608.76x = 913.49 × 257.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608.76x = 235,073.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,073.77/608.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.15

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