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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.07, 436.28 and 257.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.07, 436.28 and 257.01 is: 354.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.07 : 436.28 = 257.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.07/436.28 = 257.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.07x = 436.28 × 257.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.07x = 112,128.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,128.82/316.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.76

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