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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.52, 511.14 and 259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.52, 511.14 and 259.92 is: 389.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.52 : 511.14 = 259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.52/511.14 = 259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.52x = 511.14 × 259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.52x = 132,855.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,855.51/341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.01

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