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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.38, 506.97 and 257.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.38, 506.97 and 257.26 is: 385.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.38 : 506.97 = 257.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.38/506.97 = 257.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.38x = 506.97 × 257.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.38x = 130,423.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,423.10/338.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.43

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