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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.16, 498.58 and 257.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.16, 498.58 and 257.80 is: 355.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.16 : 498.58 = 257.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.16/498.58 = 257.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.16x = 498.58 × 257.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.16x = 128,533.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,533.92/361.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.89

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