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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.67, 386.55 and 240.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.67, 386.55 and 240.46 is: 360.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.67 : 386.55 = 240.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.67/386.55 = 240.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.67x = 386.55 × 240.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.67x = 92,949.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,949.81/257.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.73

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