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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.26, 512.55 and 290.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.26, 512.55 and 290.60 is: 435.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.26 : 512.55 = 290.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.26/512.55 = 290.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.26x = 512.55 × 290.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.26x = 148,947.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,947.03/342.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.19

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