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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.31, 538.76 and 257.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.31, 538.76 and 257.27 is: 384.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.31 : 538.76 = 257.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.31/538.76 = 257.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.31x = 538.76 × 257.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.31x = 138,606.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,606.79/360.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.69

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