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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.05, 491.20 and 257.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.05, 491.20 and 257.59 is: 355.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.05 : 491.20 = 257.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.05/491.20 = 257.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.05x = 491.20 × 257.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.05x = 126,528.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,528.21/356.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.37

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