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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.27, 512.37 and 266.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.27, 512.37 and 266.13 is: 398.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.27 : 512.37 = 266.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.27/512.37 = 266.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.27x = 512.37 × 266.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.27x = 136,357.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,357.03/342.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.39

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