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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.06, 507.59 and 257.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.06, 507.59 and 257.34 is: 354.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.06 : 507.59 = 257.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.06/507.59 = 257.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.06x = 507.59 × 257.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.06x = 130,621.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,621.92/368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.90

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