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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.36, 499.78 and 257.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.36, 499.78 and 257.34 is: 354.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.36 : 499.78 = 257.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.36/499.78 = 257.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.36x = 499.78 × 257.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.36x = 128,613.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,613.39/362.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.93

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