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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.43, 511.44 and 260.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.43, 511.44 and 260.76 is: 390.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.43 : 511.44 = 260.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.43/511.44 = 260.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.43x = 511.44 × 260.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.43x = 133,363.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,363.09/341.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.60

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