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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.62, 545.73 and 257.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.62, 545.73 and 257.62 is: 355.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.62 : 545.73 = 257.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.62/545.73 = 257.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.62x = 545.73 × 257.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.62x = 140,590.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,590.96/395.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.37

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