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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.12, 511.68 and 84.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.12, 511.68 and 84.62 is: 126.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.12 : 511.68 = 84.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.12/511.68 = 84.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.12x = 511.68 × 84.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.12x = 43,295.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,295.80/341.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.92

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