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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.92, 513.84 and 297.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.92, 513.84 and 297.56 is: 445.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.92 : 513.84 = 297.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.92/513.84 = 297.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.92x = 513.84 × 297.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.92x = 152,898.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,898.23/342.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.87

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