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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.25, 540.07 and 257.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.25, 540.07 and 257.18 is: 385.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.25 : 540.07 = 257.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.25/540.07 = 257.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.25x = 540.07 × 257.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.25x = 138,891.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,891.86/360.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.55

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