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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.16, 513.42 and 261.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.16, 513.42 and 261.49 is: 392.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.16 : 513.42 = 261.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.16/513.42 = 261.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.16x = 513.42 × 261.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.16x = 134,254.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,254.20/342.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.37

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