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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.16, 538.53 and 257.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.16, 538.53 and 257.10 is: 385.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.16 : 538.53 = 257.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.16/538.53 = 257.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.16x = 538.53 × 257.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.16x = 138,456.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,456.06/359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.50

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