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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.57, 407.39 and 257.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.57, 407.39 and 257.66 is: 356.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.57 : 407.39 = 257.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.57/407.39 = 257.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.57x = 407.39 × 257.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.57x = 104,967.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,967.84/294.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.34

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