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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.10, 507.09 and 257.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.10, 507.09 and 257.40 is: 354.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.10 : 507.09 = 257.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.10/507.09 = 257.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.10x = 507.09 × 257.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.10x = 130,524.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,524.97/368.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.59

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