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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.44, 512.35 and 284.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.44, 512.35 and 284.35 is: 426.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.44 : 512.35 = 284.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.44/512.35 = 284.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.44x = 512.35 × 284.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.44x = 145,686.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,686.72/341.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.68

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