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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.05, 507.63 and 257.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.05, 507.63 and 257.41 is: 355.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.05 : 507.63 = 257.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.05/507.63 = 257.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.05x = 507.63 × 257.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.05x = 130,669.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,669.04/368.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.03

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