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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.93, 513.85 and 266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.93, 513.85 and 266.10 is: 398.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.93 : 513.85 = 266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.93/513.85 = 266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.93x = 513.85 × 266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.93x = 136,735.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,735.49/342.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.73

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