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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.37, 512.73 and 264.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.37, 512.73 and 264.70 is: 396.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.37 : 512.73 = 264.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.37/512.73 = 264.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.37x = 512.73 × 264.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.37x = 135,719.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,719.63/342.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.41

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