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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.05, 512.54 and 265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.05, 512.54 and 265.20 is: 397.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.05 : 512.54 = 265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.05/512.54 = 265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.05x = 512.54 × 265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.05x = 135,925.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,925.61/342.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.39

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