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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.26, 540.76 and 257.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.26, 540.76 and 257.66 is: 386.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.26 : 540.76 = 257.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.26/540.76 = 257.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.26x = 540.76 × 257.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.26x = 139,332.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,332.22/360.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.75

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