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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.92, 511.48 and 284.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.92, 511.48 and 284.26 is: 425.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.92 : 511.48 = 284.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.92/511.48 = 284.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.92x = 511.48 × 284.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.92x = 145,393.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,393.30/341.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.23

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