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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.92, 507.42 and 257.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.92, 507.42 and 257.31 is: 354.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.92 : 507.42 = 257.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.92/507.42 = 257.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.92x = 507.42 × 257.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.92x = 130,564.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,564.24/367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.87

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