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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.43, 512.43 and 264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.43, 512.43 and 264.60 is: 397.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.43 : 512.43 = 264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.43/512.43 = 264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.43x = 512.43 × 264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.43x = 135,588.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,588.98/341.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.12

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