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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.39, 524.86 and 257.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.39, 524.86 and 257.78 is: 386.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.39 : 524.86 = 257.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.39/524.86 = 257.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.39x = 524.86 × 257.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.39x = 135,299.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,299.08/350.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.14

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