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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.14, 562.03 and 257.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.14, 562.03 and 257.90 is: 356.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.14 : 562.03 = 257.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.14/562.03 = 257.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.14x = 562.03 × 257.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.14x = 144,944.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,944.08/407.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.01

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