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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.36, 509.92 and 257.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.36, 509.92 and 257.93 is: 386.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.36 : 509.92 = 257.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.36/509.92 = 257.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.36x = 509.92 × 257.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.36x = 131,522.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,522.38/340.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.43

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