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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.21, 551.05 and 257.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.21, 551.05 and 257.75 is: 386.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.21 : 551.05 = 257.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.21/551.05 = 257.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.21x = 551.05 × 257.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.21x = 142,029.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,029.74/367.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.78

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