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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.65, 512.25 and 290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.65, 512.25 and 290.08 is: 434.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.65 : 512.25 = 290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.65/512.25 = 290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.65x = 512.25 × 290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.65x = 148,593.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,593.48/341.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.93

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