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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.07, 541.14 and 257.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.07, 541.14 and 257.78 is: 386.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.07 : 541.14 = 257.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.07/541.14 = 257.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.07x = 541.14 × 257.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.07x = 139,495.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,495.07/361.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.34

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