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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.31, 548.85 and 257.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.31, 548.85 and 257.57 is: 385.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.31 : 548.85 = 257.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.31/548.85 = 257.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.31x = 548.85 × 257.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.31x = 141,364.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,364.55/366.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.92

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