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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.62, 514.97 and 261.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.62, 514.97 and 261.90 is: 391.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.62 : 514.97 = 261.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.62/514.97 = 261.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.62x = 514.97 × 261.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.62x = 134,869.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,869.33/344.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.36

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