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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.69, 511.65 and 264.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.69, 511.65 and 264.40 is: 395.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.69 : 511.65 = 264.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.69/511.65 = 264.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.69x = 511.65 × 264.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.69x = 135,278.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,278.98/341.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.92

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