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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.06, 513.40 and 268.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.06, 513.40 and 268.80 is: 403.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.06 : 513.40 = 268.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.06/513.40 = 268.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.06x = 513.40 × 268.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.06x = 138,001.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,001.92/342.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.44

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