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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.24, 539.88 and 257.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.24, 539.88 and 257.50 is: 385.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.24 : 539.88 = 257.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.24/539.88 = 257.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.24x = 539.88 × 257.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.24x = 139,019.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,019.10/360.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.91

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