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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.59, 512.40 and 85.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.59, 512.40 and 85.09 is: 127.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.59 : 512.40 = 85.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.59/512.40 = 85.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.59x = 512.40 × 85.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.59x = 43,600.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,600.12/341.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.64

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