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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.15, 514.35 and 261.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.15, 514.35 and 261.73 is: 392.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.15 : 514.35 = 261.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.15/514.35 = 261.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.15x = 514.35 × 261.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.15x = 134,620.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,620.83/343.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.31

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