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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.68, 511.44 and 269.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.68, 511.44 and 269.68 is: 403.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.68 : 511.44 = 269.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.68/511.44 = 269.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.68x = 511.44 × 269.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.68x = 137,925.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,925.14/341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.67

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