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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.47, 406.87 and 257.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.47, 406.87 and 257.57 is: 355.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.47 : 406.87 = 257.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.47/406.87 = 257.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.47x = 406.87 × 257.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.47x = 104,797.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,797.51/294.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.89

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