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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.01, 458.73 and 257.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.01, 458.73 and 257.63 is: 355.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.01 : 458.73 = 257.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.01/458.73 = 257.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.01x = 458.73 × 257.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.01x = 118,180.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,180.32/332.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.95

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