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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.45, 511.20 and 264.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.45, 511.20 and 264.55 is: 396.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.45 : 511.20 = 264.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.45/511.20 = 264.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.45x = 511.20 × 264.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.45x = 135,236.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,236.68/341.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.07

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