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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.48, 511.68 and 287.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.48, 511.68 and 287.30 is: 430.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.48 : 511.68 = 287.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.48/511.68 = 287.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.48x = 511.68 × 287.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.48x = 147,005.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,005.66/341.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.50

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