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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.05, 512.46 and 260.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.05, 512.46 and 260.64 is: 390.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.05 : 512.46 = 260.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.05/512.46 = 260.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.05x = 512.46 × 260.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.05x = 133,567.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,567.57/342.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.50

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