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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.94, 513.10 and 284.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.94, 513.10 and 284.85 is: 427.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.94 : 513.10 = 284.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.94/513.10 = 284.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.94x = 513.10 × 284.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.94x = 146,156.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,156.54/341.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.43

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