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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.72, 512.26 and 256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.72, 512.26 and 256.60 is: 384.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.72 : 512.26 = 256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.72/512.26 = 256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.72x = 512.26 × 256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.72x = 131,445.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,445.92/341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.66

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