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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.02, 498.91 and 257.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.02, 498.91 and 257.11 is: 354.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.02 : 498.91 = 257.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.02/498.91 = 257.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.02x = 498.91 × 257.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.02x = 128,274.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,274.77/362.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.33

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