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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.89, 511.92 and 296.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.89, 511.92 and 296.33 is: 443.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.89 : 511.92 = 296.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.89/511.92 = 296.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.89x = 511.92 × 296.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.89x = 151,694.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,694.69/341.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.70

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