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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.43, 512.15 and 289.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.43, 512.15 and 289.95 is: 434.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.43 : 512.15 = 289.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.43/512.15 = 289.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.43x = 512.15 × 289.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.43x = 148,495.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,495.34/341.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.92

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