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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.14, 499.62 and 257.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.14, 499.62 and 257.42 is: 355.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.14 : 499.62 = 257.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.14/499.62 = 257.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.14x = 499.62 × 257.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.14x = 128,612.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,612.18/362.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.14

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