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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.45, 507.93 and 257.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.45, 507.93 and 257.58 is: 355.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.45 : 507.93 = 257.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.45/507.93 = 257.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.45x = 507.93 × 257.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.45x = 130,833.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,833.24/368.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.09

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