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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.77, 514.23 and 260.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.77, 514.23 and 260.88 is: 390.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.77 : 514.23 = 260.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.77/514.23 = 260.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.77x = 514.23 × 260.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.77x = 134,152.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,152.32/343.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.24

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