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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.61, 510.75 and 290.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.61, 510.75 and 290.85 is: 434.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.61 : 510.75 = 290.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.61/510.75 = 290.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.61x = 510.75 × 290.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.61x = 148,551.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,551.64/341.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.86

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