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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.71, 436.84 and 257.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.71, 436.84 and 257.53 is: 355.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.71 : 436.84 = 257.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.71/436.84 = 257.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.71x = 436.84 × 257.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.71x = 112,499.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,499.94/316.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.21

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