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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.09, 513.50 and 263.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.09, 513.50 and 263.97 is: 396.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.09 : 513.50 = 263.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.09/513.50 = 263.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.09x = 513.50 × 263.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.09x = 135,547.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,547.28/342.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.23

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