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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.01, 507.63 and 257.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.01, 507.63 and 257.43 is: 386.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.01 : 507.63 = 257.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.01/507.63 = 257.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.01x = 507.63 × 257.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.01x = 130,679.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,679.19/338.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.61

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