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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.82, 511.29 and 269.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.82, 511.29 and 269.82 is: 403.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.82 : 511.29 = 269.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.82/511.29 = 269.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.82x = 511.29 × 269.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.82x = 137,956.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,956.27/341.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.59

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