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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.24, 511.98 and 286.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.24, 511.98 and 286.52 is: 429.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.24 : 511.98 = 286.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.24/511.98 = 286.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.24x = 511.98 × 286.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.24x = 146,692.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,692.51/341.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.88

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