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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.33, 512.58 and 287.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.33, 512.58 and 287.35 is: 430.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.33 : 512.58 = 287.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.33/512.58 = 287.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.33x = 512.58 × 287.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.33x = 147,288.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,288.04/342.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.26

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