Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.78, 511.53 and 260.16
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 341.78, 511.53 and 260.16 is: 389.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341.78 : 511.53 = 260.16 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341.78/511.53 = 260.16/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341.78x = 511.53 × 260.16 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341.78x = 133,079.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,079.64/341.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389.38
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