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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.26, 512.32 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.26, 512.32 and 265.02 is: 396.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.26 : 512.32 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.26/512.32 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.26x = 512.32 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.26x = 135,775.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,775.05/342.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.70

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