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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.90, 507.94 and 257.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.90, 507.94 and 257.49 is: 385.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.90 : 507.94 = 257.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.90/507.94 = 257.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.90x = 507.94 × 257.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.90x = 130,790.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,790.74/338.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.93

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