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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.60, 511.05 and 296.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.60, 511.05 and 296.45 is: 443.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.60 : 511.05 = 296.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.60/511.05 = 296.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.60x = 511.05 × 296.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.60x = 151,500.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,500.77/341.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.50

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