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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.32, 513.94 and 291.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.32, 513.94 and 291.29 is: 437.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.32 : 513.94 = 291.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.32/513.94 = 291.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.32x = 513.94 × 291.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.32x = 149,704.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,704.85/342.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.32

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