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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.33, 511.17 and 263.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.33, 511.17 and 263.72 is: 394.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.33 : 511.17 = 263.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.33/511.17 = 263.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.33x = 511.17 × 263.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.33x = 134,805.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,805.75/341.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.94

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