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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.94, 511.50 and 259.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.94, 511.50 and 259.94 is: 389.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.94 : 511.50 = 259.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.94/511.50 = 259.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.94x = 511.50 × 259.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.94x = 132,959.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,959.31/340.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.98

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