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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.51, 508.14 and 257.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.51, 508.14 and 257.91 is: 386.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.51 : 508.14 = 257.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.51/508.14 = 257.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.51x = 508.14 × 257.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.51x = 131,054.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,054.39/339.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.01

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