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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.78, 489.95 and 257.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.78, 489.95 and 257.38 is: 354.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.78 : 489.95 = 257.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.78/489.95 = 257.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.78x = 489.95 × 257.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.78x = 126,103.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,103.33/355.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.44

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