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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.39, 511.37 and 283.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.39, 511.37 and 283.48 is: 424.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.39 : 511.37 = 283.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.39/511.37 = 283.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.39x = 511.37 × 283.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.39x = 144,963.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,963.17/341.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.63

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