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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.61, 512.25 and 291.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.61, 512.25 and 291.85 is: 436.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.61 : 512.25 = 291.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.61/512.25 = 291.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.61x = 512.25 × 291.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.61x = 149,500.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,500.16/342.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.36

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