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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.48, 507.97 and 257.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.48, 507.97 and 257.61 is: 355.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.48 : 507.97 = 257.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.48/507.97 = 257.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.48x = 507.97 × 257.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.48x = 130,860.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,860.38/368.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.13

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