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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.38, 512.94 and 265.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.38, 512.94 and 265.43 is: 397.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.38 : 512.94 = 265.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.38/512.94 = 265.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.38x = 512.94 × 265.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.38x = 136,149.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,149.66/342.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.66

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