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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.85, 387.30 and 246.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.85, 387.30 and 246.45 is: 370.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.85 : 387.30 = 246.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.85/387.30 = 246.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.85x = 387.30 × 246.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.85x = 95,450.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,450.09/257.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.18

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