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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.78, 514.26 and 297.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.78, 514.26 and 297.78 is: 446.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.78 : 514.26 = 297.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.78/514.26 = 297.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.78x = 514.26 × 297.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.78x = 153,136.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,136.34/342.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.75

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