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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.23, 548.22 and 257.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.23, 548.22 and 257.76 is: 355.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.23 : 548.22 = 257.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.23/548.22 = 257.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.23x = 548.22 × 257.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.23x = 141,309.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,309.19/397.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.74

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