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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.25, 490.07 and 257.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.25, 490.07 and 257.11 is: 354.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.25 : 490.07 = 257.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.25/490.07 = 257.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.25x = 490.07 × 257.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.25x = 126,001.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,001.32/355.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.68

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