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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.08, 545.06 and 257.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.08, 545.06 and 257.32 is: 355.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.08 : 545.06 = 257.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.08/545.06 = 257.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.08x = 545.06 × 257.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.08x = 140,254.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,254.84/395.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.00

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