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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.31, 502.15 and 257.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.31, 502.15 and 257.01 is: 386.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.31 : 502.15 = 257.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.31/502.15 = 257.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.31x = 502.15 × 257.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.31x = 129,055.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,055.53/334.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.03

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