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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.12, 484 and 257.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.12, 484 and 257.97 is: 355.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.12 : 484 = 257.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.12/484 = 257.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.12x = 484 × 257.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.12x = 124,857.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,857.48/351.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.60

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