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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.12, 512.52 and 283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.12, 512.52 and 283.76 is: 426.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.12 : 512.52 = 283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.12/512.52 = 283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.12x = 512.52 × 283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.12x = 145,432.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,432.68/341.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.34

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