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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.31, 507.87 and 257.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.31, 507.87 and 257.75 is: 355.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.31 : 507.87 = 257.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.31/507.87 = 257.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.31x = 507.87 × 257.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.31x = 130,902.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,902.86/368.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.41

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