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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.34, 507.87 and 257.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.34, 507.87 and 257.91 is: 355.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.34 : 507.87 = 257.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.34/507.87 = 257.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.34x = 507.87 × 257.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.34x = 130,984.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,984.75/368.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.61

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