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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.03, 514.42 and 257.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.03, 514.42 and 257.09 is: 384.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.03 : 514.42 = 257.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.03/514.42 = 257.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.03x = 514.42 × 257.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.03x = 132,249.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,249.02/344.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.42

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