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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.98, 512.87 and 265.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.98, 512.87 and 265.03 is: 397.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.98 : 512.87 = 265.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.98/512.87 = 265.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.98x = 512.87 × 265.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.98x = 135,923.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,923.33/341.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.46

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