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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.16, 511.26 and 295.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.16, 511.26 and 295.30 is: 442.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.16 : 511.26 = 295.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.16/511.26 = 295.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.16x = 511.26 × 295.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.16x = 150,975.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,975.08/341.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.53

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