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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.23, 511.81 and 292.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.23, 511.81 and 292.81 is: 439.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.23 : 511.81 = 292.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.23/511.81 = 292.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.23x = 511.81 × 292.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.23x = 149,863.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,863.09/341.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.18

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