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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.27, 510.77 and 293.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.27, 510.77 and 293.75 is: 439.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.27 : 510.77 = 293.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.27/510.77 = 293.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.27x = 510.77 × 293.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.27x = 150,038.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,038.69/341.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.65

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