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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.27, 511.12 and 267.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.27, 511.12 and 267.98 is: 401.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.27 : 511.12 = 267.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.27/511.12 = 267.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.27x = 511.12 × 267.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.27x = 136,967.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,967.72/341.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.35

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