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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.08, 512.88 and 259.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.08, 512.88 and 259.74 is: 389.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.08 : 512.88 = 259.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.08/512.88 = 259.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.08x = 512.88 × 259.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.08x = 133,215.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,215.45/342.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.43

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