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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.04, 516.06 and 257.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.04, 516.06 and 257.46 is: 386.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.04 : 516.06 = 257.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.04/516.06 = 257.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.04x = 516.06 × 257.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.04x = 132,864.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,864.81/344.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.19

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