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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.76, 490.76 and 257.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.76, 490.76 and 257.61 is: 355.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.76 : 490.76 = 257.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.76/490.76 = 257.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.76x = 490.76 × 257.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.76x = 126,424.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,424.68/355.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.37

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