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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.40, 383.64 and 257

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.40, 383.64 and 257 is: 383.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.40 : 383.64 = 257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.40/383.64 = 257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.40x = 383.64 × 257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.40x = 98,595.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,595.48/257.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.04

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