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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.84, 513.72 and 257.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.84, 513.72 and 257.36 is: 386.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.84 : 513.72 = 257.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.84/513.72 = 257.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.84x = 513.72 × 257.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.84x = 132,210.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,210.98/341.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.76

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