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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.61, 490.91 and 257.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.61, 490.91 and 257.87 is: 355.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.61 : 490.91 = 257.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.61/490.91 = 257.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.61x = 490.91 × 257.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.61x = 126,587.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,587.22/355.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.98

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