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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.45, 509.46 and 257.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.45, 509.46 and 257.55 is: 355.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.45 : 509.46 = 257.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.45/509.46 = 257.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.45x = 509.46 × 257.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.45x = 131,208.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,208.55/369.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.15

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