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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.64, 511.38 and 260.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.64, 511.38 and 260.46 is: 389.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.64 : 511.38 = 260.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.64/511.38 = 260.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.64x = 511.38 × 260.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.64x = 133,194.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,194.03/341.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.87

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