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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.17, 499.94 and 257.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.17, 499.94 and 257.41 is: 355.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.17 : 499.94 = 257.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.17/499.94 = 257.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.17x = 499.94 × 257.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.17x = 128,689.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,689.56/362.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.33

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