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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.32, 510.54 and 269.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.32, 510.54 and 269.32 is: 402.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.32 : 510.54 = 269.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.32/510.54 = 269.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.32x = 510.54 × 269.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.32x = 137,498.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,498.63/341.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.84

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