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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.88, 512.10 and 264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.88, 512.10 and 264.72 is: 396.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.88 : 512.10 = 264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.88/512.10 = 264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.88x = 512.10 × 264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.88x = 135,563.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,563.11/341.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.52

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