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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.52, 508.16 and 257.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.52, 508.16 and 257.91 is: 386.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.52 : 508.16 = 257.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.52/508.16 = 257.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.52x = 508.16 × 257.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.52x = 131,060.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,060.19/339.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.02

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