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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.90, 511.50 and 269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.90, 511.50 and 269 is: 402.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.90 : 511.50 = 269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.90/511.50 = 269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.90x = 511.50 × 269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.90x = 137,593.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,593.50/341.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.44

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