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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.48, 499.97 and 257.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.48, 499.97 and 257.55 is: 355.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.48 : 499.97 = 257.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.48/499.97 = 257.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.48x = 499.97 × 257.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.48x = 128,766.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,766.04/362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.24

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