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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.93, 525.49 and 257.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.93, 525.49 and 257.18 is: 385.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.93 : 525.49 = 257.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.93/525.49 = 257.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.93x = 525.49 × 257.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.93x = 135,142.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,142.25/350.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.09

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