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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.06, 507.57 and 257.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.06, 507.57 and 257.42 is: 386.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.06 : 507.57 = 257.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.06/507.57 = 257.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.06x = 507.57 × 257.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.06x = 130,658.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,658.67/338.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.50

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