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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.96, 497.76 and 257.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.96, 497.76 and 257.52 is: 355.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.96 : 497.76 = 257.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.96/497.76 = 257.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.96x = 497.76 × 257.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.96x = 128,183.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,183.16/360.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.12

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