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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.08, 490.68 and 257.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.08, 490.68 and 257.34 is: 355.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.08 : 490.68 = 257.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.08/490.68 = 257.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.08x = 490.68 × 257.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.08x = 126,271.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,271.59/355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.61

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