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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.40, 512.52 and 260.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.40, 512.52 and 260.70 is: 390.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.40 : 512.52 = 260.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.40/512.52 = 260.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.40x = 512.52 × 260.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.40x = 133,613.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,613.96/342.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.23

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