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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.11, 511.50 and 291.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.11, 511.50 and 291.35 is: 435.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.11 : 511.50 = 291.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.11/511.50 = 291.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.11x = 511.50 × 291.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.11x = 149,025.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,025.53/342.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.61

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