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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.08, 510.49 and 293.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.08, 510.49 and 293.56 is: 439.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.08 : 510.49 = 293.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.08/510.49 = 293.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.08x = 510.49 × 293.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.08x = 149,859.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,859.44/341.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.37

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