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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.43, 516.18 and 257.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.43, 516.18 and 257.55 is: 385.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.43 : 516.18 = 257.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.43/516.18 = 257.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.43x = 516.18 × 257.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.43x = 132,942.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,942.16/344.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.98

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