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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.82, 514.69 and 291.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.82, 514.69 and 291.79 is: 438.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.82 : 514.69 = 291.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.82/514.69 = 291.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.82x = 514.69 × 291.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.82x = 150,181.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,181.40/342.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.08

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