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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.95, 507.58 and 257.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.95, 507.58 and 257.38 is: 355.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.95 : 507.58 = 257.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.95/507.58 = 257.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.95x = 507.58 × 257.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.95x = 130,640.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,640.94/367.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.05

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