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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.58, 511.71 and 295.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.58, 511.71 and 295.41 is: 442.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.58 : 511.71 = 295.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.58/511.71 = 295.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.58x = 511.71 × 295.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.58x = 151,164.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,164.25/341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.54

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