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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.15, 513.34 and 265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.15, 513.34 and 265.52 is: 397.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.15 : 513.34 = 265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.15/513.34 = 265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.15x = 513.34 × 265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.15x = 136,302.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,302.04/343.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.21

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