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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.18, 516.09 and 258.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.18, 516.09 and 258.50 is: 387.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.18 : 516.09 = 258.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.18/516.09 = 258.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.18x = 516.09 × 258.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.18x = 133,409.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,409.27/344.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.61

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