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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.96, 511.81 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.96, 511.81 and 294.44 is: 440.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.96 : 511.81 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.96/511.81 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.96x = 511.81 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.96x = 150,694.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,694.04/341.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.68

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