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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.22, 548.25 and 257.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.22, 548.25 and 257.10 is: 385.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.22 : 548.25 = 257.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.22/548.25 = 257.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.22x = 548.25 × 257.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.22x = 140,955.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,955.08/365.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.95

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