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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.36, 548.10 and 257.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.36, 548.10 and 257.44 is: 355.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.36 : 548.10 = 257.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.36/548.10 = 257.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.36x = 548.10 × 257.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.36x = 141,102.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,102.86/397.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.10

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