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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.67, 548.64 and 257.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.67, 548.64 and 257.82 is: 355.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.67 : 548.64 = 257.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.67/548.64 = 257.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.67x = 548.64 × 257.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.67x = 141,450.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,450.36/397.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.70

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