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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.77, 511.28 and 264.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.77, 511.28 and 264.15 is: 395.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.77 : 511.28 = 264.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.77/511.28 = 264.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.77x = 511.28 × 264.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.77x = 135,052.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,052.72/341.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.16

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