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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.88, 512.22 and 260.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.88, 512.22 and 260.88 is: 390.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.88 : 512.22 = 260.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.88/512.22 = 260.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.88x = 512.22 × 260.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.88x = 133,627.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,627.95/341.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.86

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