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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.64, 511.92 and 265.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.64, 511.92 and 265.05 is: 397.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.64 : 511.92 = 265.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.64/511.92 = 265.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.64x = 511.92 × 265.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.64x = 135,684.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,684.40/341.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.16

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