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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.69, 512.53 and 85.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.69, 512.53 and 85.19 is: 127.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.69 : 512.53 = 85.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.69/512.53 = 85.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.69x = 512.53 × 85.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.69x = 43,662.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,662.43/341.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.78

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