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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.57, 522.95 and 257.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.57, 522.95 and 257.04 is: 385.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.57 : 522.95 = 257.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.57/522.95 = 257.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.57x = 522.95 × 257.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.57x = 134,417.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,417.78/348.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.63

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