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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.19, 512.03 and 263.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.19, 512.03 and 263.96 is: 396.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.19 : 512.03 = 263.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.19/512.03 = 263.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.19x = 512.03 × 263.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.19x = 135,155.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,155.83/341.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.13

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