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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.92, 511.62 and 259.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.92, 511.62 and 259.80 is: 389.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.92 : 511.62 = 259.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.92/511.62 = 259.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.92x = 511.62 × 259.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.92x = 132,918.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,918.88/340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.88

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