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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.47, 511.32 and 291.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.47, 511.32 and 291.14 is: 434.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.47 : 511.32 = 291.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.47/511.32 = 291.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.47x = 511.32 × 291.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.47x = 148,863.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,863.15/342.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.67

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