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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.74, 509.23 and 258.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.74, 509.23 and 258.41 is: 387.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.74 : 509.23 = 258.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.74/509.23 = 258.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.74x = 509.23 × 258.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.74x = 131,589.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,589.48/339.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.33

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