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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.59, 490.66 and 257.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.59, 490.66 and 257.38 is: 355.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.59 : 490.66 = 257.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.59/490.66 = 257.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.59x = 490.66 × 257.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.59x = 126,284.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,284.20/355.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.14

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