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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.31, 512.71 and 264.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.31, 512.71 and 264.86 is: 396.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.31 : 512.71 = 264.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.31/512.71 = 264.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.31x = 512.71 × 264.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.31x = 135,796.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,796.37/342.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.71

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