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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.04, 508.88 and 258.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.04, 508.88 and 258.42 is: 386.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.04 : 508.88 = 258.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.04/508.88 = 258.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.04x = 508.88 × 258.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.04x = 131,504.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,504.77/340.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.73

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