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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.12, 511.04 and 292.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.12, 511.04 and 292.88 is: 438.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.12 : 511.04 = 292.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.12/511.04 = 292.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.12x = 511.04 × 292.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.12x = 149,673.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,673.40/341.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.77

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