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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.15, 512.75 and 296.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.15, 512.75 and 296.39 is: 444.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.15 : 512.75 = 296.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.15/512.75 = 296.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.15x = 512.75 × 296.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.15x = 151,973.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,973.67/342.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.17

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