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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.12, 507.84 and 257.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.12, 507.84 and 257.56 is: 355.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.12 : 507.84 = 257.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.12/507.84 = 257.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.12x = 507.84 × 257.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.12x = 130,799.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,799.27/368.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.32

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