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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.54, 512.13 and 269.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.54, 512.13 and 269.18 is: 403.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.54 : 512.13 = 269.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.54/512.13 = 269.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.54x = 512.13 × 269.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.54x = 137,855.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,855.15/341.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.63

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