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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.75, 511.31 and 259.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.75, 511.31 and 259.75 is: 389.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.75 : 511.31 = 259.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.75/511.31 = 259.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.75x = 511.31 × 259.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.75x = 132,812.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,812.77/340.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.77

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