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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.52, 513.44 and 293.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.52, 513.44 and 293.58 is: 440.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.52 : 513.44 = 293.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.52/513.44 = 293.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.52x = 513.44 × 293.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.52x = 150,735.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,735.72/342.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.08

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