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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.08, 512.40 and 269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.08, 512.40 and 269.80 is: 405.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.08 : 512.40 = 269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.08/512.40 = 269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.08x = 512.40 × 269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.08x = 138,245.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,245.52/341.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.32

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