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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.37, 507.29 and 257.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.37, 507.29 and 257.07 is: 354.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.37 : 507.29 = 257.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.37/507.29 = 257.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.37x = 507.29 × 257.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.37x = 130,409.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,409.04/367.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.98

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