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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.04, 484.32 and 257.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.04, 484.32 and 257.92 is: 355.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.04 : 484.32 = 257.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.04/484.32 = 257.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.04x = 484.32 × 257.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.04x = 124,915.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,915.81/351.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.84

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