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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.89, 512.62 and 290.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.89, 512.62 and 290.55 is: 435.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.89 : 512.62 = 290.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.89/512.62 = 290.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.89x = 512.62 × 290.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.89x = 148,940.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,940.29/341.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.64

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