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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 515.37 and 285.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 515.37 and 285.50 is: 430.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 515.37 = 285.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/515.37 = 285.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 515.37 × 285.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 147,140.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,140.49/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.24

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