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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.28, 510.84 and 292.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.28, 510.84 and 292.17 is: 437.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.28 : 510.84 = 292.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.28/510.84 = 292.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.28x = 510.84 × 292.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.28x = 149,252.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,252.12/341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.33

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