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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.77, 511.50 and 286.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.77, 511.50 and 286.99 is: 429.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.77 : 511.50 = 286.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.77/511.50 = 286.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.77x = 511.50 × 286.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.77x = 146,791.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,791.39/341.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.50

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