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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.43, 513.36 and 287.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.43, 513.36 and 287.97 is: 432.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.43 : 513.36 = 287.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.43/513.36 = 287.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.43x = 513.36 × 287.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.43x = 147,832.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,832.28/341.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.98

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