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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.82, 511.92 and 264.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.82, 511.92 and 264.60 is: 396.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.82 : 511.92 = 264.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.82/511.92 = 264.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.82x = 511.92 × 264.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.82x = 135,454.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,454.03/341.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.27

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