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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.50, 513.86 and 291.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.50, 513.86 and 291.29 is: 437.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.50 : 513.86 = 291.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.50/513.86 = 291.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.50x = 513.86 × 291.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.50x = 149,678.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,678.25/342.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.02

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