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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.28, 469.56 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.28, 469.56 and 291.96 is: 401.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.28 : 469.56 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.28/469.56 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.28x = 469.56 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.28x = 137,092.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,092.74/341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.70

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