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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.73, 484.43 and 257.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.73, 484.43 and 257.34 is: 355.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.73 : 484.43 = 257.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.73/484.43 = 257.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.73x = 484.43 × 257.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.73x = 124,663.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,663.22/350.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.44

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