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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.04, 499.70 and 257.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.04, 499.70 and 257.16 is: 354.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.04 : 499.70 = 257.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.04/499.70 = 257.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.04x = 499.70 × 257.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.04x = 128,502.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,502.85/362.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.94

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