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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.87, 471.49 and 288.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.87, 471.49 and 288.96 is: 398.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.87 : 471.49 = 288.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.87/471.49 = 288.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.87x = 471.49 × 288.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.87x = 136,241.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,241.75/341.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.52

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