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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.36, 513.98 and 293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.36, 513.98 and 293.92 is: 441.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.36 : 513.98 = 293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.36/513.98 = 293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.36x = 513.98 × 293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.36x = 151,071.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,071.12/342.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.26

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