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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.81, 511.94 and 268.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.81, 511.94 and 268.09 is: 401.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.81 : 511.94 = 268.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.81/511.94 = 268.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.81x = 511.94 × 268.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.81x = 137,245.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,245.99/341.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.53

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