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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.13, 537.98 and 257.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.13, 537.98 and 257.43 is: 354.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.13 : 537.98 = 257.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.13/537.98 = 257.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.13x = 537.98 × 257.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.13x = 138,490.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,490.98/390.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.99

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