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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352, 485.32 and 257.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352, 485.32 and 257.44 is: 354.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352 : 485.32 = 257.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352/485.32 = 257.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352x = 485.32 × 257.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352x = 124,940.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,940.78/352
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.95

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