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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.66, 431.64 and 257.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.66, 431.64 and 257.58 is: 355.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.66 : 431.64 = 257.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.66/431.64 = 257.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.66x = 431.64 × 257.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.66x = 111,181.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,181.83/312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.60

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