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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.29, 549.72 and 257.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.29, 549.72 and 257.73 is: 385.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.29 : 549.72 = 257.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.29/549.72 = 257.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.29x = 549.72 × 257.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.29x = 141,679.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,679.34/367.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.74

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