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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.13, 511.35 and 259.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.13, 511.35 and 259.80 is: 389.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.13 : 511.35 = 259.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.13/511.35 = 259.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.13x = 511.35 × 259.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.13x = 132,848.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,848.73/341.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.44

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