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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.10, 513.42 and 264.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.10, 513.42 and 264.88 is: 397.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.10 : 513.42 = 264.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.10/513.42 = 264.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.10x = 513.42 × 264.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.10x = 135,993.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,993.37/342.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.53

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