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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.10, 508.70 and 290.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.10, 508.70 and 290.07 is: 432.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.10 : 508.70 = 290.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.10/508.70 = 290.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.10x = 508.70 × 290.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.10x = 147,557.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,557.16/341.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.59

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