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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.69, 512.66 and 283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.69, 512.66 and 283.64 is: 425.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.69 : 512.66 = 283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.69/512.66 = 283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.69x = 512.66 × 283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.69x = 145,409.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,409.03/341.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.56

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