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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.94, 414.39 and 257.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.94, 414.39 and 257.18 is: 354.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.94 : 414.39 = 257.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.94/414.39 = 257.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.94x = 414.39 × 257.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.94x = 106,572.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,572.82/300.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.13

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