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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.92, 511.92 and 259.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.92, 511.92 and 259.38 is: 389.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.92 : 511.92 = 259.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.92/511.92 = 259.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.92x = 511.92 × 259.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.92x = 132,781.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,781.81/340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.48

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