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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.98, 514.98 and 262.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.98, 514.98 and 262.98 is: 393.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.98 : 514.98 = 262.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.98/514.98 = 262.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.98x = 514.98 × 262.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.98x = 135,429.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,429.44/343.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.71

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