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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.06, 526.05 and 257.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.06, 526.05 and 257.37 is: 355.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.06 : 526.05 = 257.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.06/526.05 = 257.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.06x = 526.05 × 257.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.06x = 135,389.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,389.49/381.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.30

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