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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.55, 547.71 and 257.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.55, 547.71 and 257.11 is: 385.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.55 : 547.71 = 257.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.55/547.71 = 257.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.55x = 547.71 × 257.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.55x = 140,818.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,818.66/365.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.23

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