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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.22, 507.89 and 257.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.22, 507.89 and 257.72 is: 355.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.22 : 507.89 = 257.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.22/507.89 = 257.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.22x = 507.89 × 257.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.22x = 130,892.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,892.12/368.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.47

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