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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.76, 386.37 and 244.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.76, 386.37 and 244.26 is: 366.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.76 : 386.37 = 244.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.76/386.37 = 244.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.76x = 386.37 × 244.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.76x = 94,374.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,374.74/257.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.13

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