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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.04, 515.53 and 294.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.04, 515.53 and 294.52 is: 443.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.04 : 515.53 = 294.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.04/515.53 = 294.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.04x = 515.53 × 294.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.04x = 151,833.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,833.90/342.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.91

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