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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.41, 539.20 and 257.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.41, 539.20 and 257.75 is: 385.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.41 : 539.20 = 257.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.41/539.20 = 257.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.41x = 539.20 × 257.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.41x = 138,974.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,974.82/360.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.60

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