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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.35, 508.53 and 257.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.35, 508.53 and 257.79 is: 355.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.35 : 508.53 = 257.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.35/508.53 = 257.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.35x = 508.53 × 257.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.35x = 131,093.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,093.95/368.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.90

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