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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.09, 484.67 and 257.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.09, 484.67 and 257.84 is: 355.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.09 : 484.67 = 257.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.09/484.67 = 257.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.09x = 484.67 × 257.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.09x = 124,967.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,967.31/351.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.94

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