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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.58, 471.72 and 292.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.58, 471.72 and 292.17 is: 403.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.58 : 471.72 = 292.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.58/471.72 = 292.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.58x = 471.72 × 292.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.58x = 137,822.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,822.43/341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.49

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