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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.12, 510.30 and 257.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.12, 510.30 and 257.74 is: 386.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.12 : 510.30 = 257.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.12/510.30 = 257.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.12x = 510.30 × 257.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.12x = 131,524.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,524.72/340.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.70

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