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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.15, 511.35 and 259.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.15, 511.35 and 259.73 is: 389.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.15 : 511.35 = 259.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.15/511.35 = 259.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.15x = 511.35 × 259.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.15x = 132,812.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,812.94/341.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.31

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