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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.34, 470.62 and 282.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.34, 470.62 and 282.56 is: 389.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.34 : 470.62 = 282.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.34/470.62 = 282.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.34x = 470.62 × 282.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.34x = 132,978.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,978.39/341.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.58

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