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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.50, 514.15 and 291.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.50, 514.15 and 291.47 is: 437.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.50 : 514.15 = 291.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.50/514.15 = 291.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.50x = 514.15 × 291.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.50x = 149,856.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,856.00/342.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.54

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