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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.52, 511.64 and 287.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.52, 511.64 and 287.03 is: 430.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.52 : 511.64 = 287.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.52/511.64 = 287.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.52x = 511.64 × 287.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.52x = 146,854.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,854.88/341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.01

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