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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.74, 529.55 and 257.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.74, 529.55 and 257.16 is: 386.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.74 : 529.55 = 257.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.74/529.55 = 257.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.74x = 529.55 × 257.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.74x = 136,179.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,179.08/352.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.06

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