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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.16, 512.43 and 264.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.16, 512.43 and 264.27 is: 396.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.16 : 512.43 = 264.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.16/512.43 = 264.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.16x = 512.43 × 264.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.16x = 135,419.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,419.88/341.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.94

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