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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.66, 513.51 and 296.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.66, 513.51 and 296.80 is: 444.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.66 : 513.51 = 296.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.66/513.51 = 296.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.66x = 513.51 × 296.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.66x = 152,409.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,409.77/342.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.78

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