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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.85, 512.78 and 85.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.85, 512.78 and 85.35 is: 128.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.85 : 512.78 = 85.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.85/512.78 = 85.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.85x = 512.78 × 85.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.85x = 43,765.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,765.77/341.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.03

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