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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.02, 508.91 and 258.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.02, 508.91 and 258.41 is: 386.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.02 : 508.91 = 258.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.02/508.91 = 258.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.02x = 508.91 × 258.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.02x = 131,507.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,507.43/340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.76

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