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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.96, 513.02 and 296.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.96, 513.02 and 296.86 is: 445.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.96 : 513.02 = 296.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.96/513.02 = 296.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.96x = 513.02 × 296.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.96x = 152,291.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,291.07/341.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.35

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