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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.08, 507.42 and 257.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.08, 507.42 and 257.92 is: 387.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.08 : 507.42 = 257.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.08/507.42 = 257.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.08x = 507.42 × 257.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.08x = 130,873.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,873.77/338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.11

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