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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.17, 484.00 and 257.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.17, 484.00 and 257.72 is: 355.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.17 : 484.00 = 257.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.17/484.00 = 257.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.17x = 484.00 × 257.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.17x = 124,733.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,733.42/351.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.20

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