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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.98, 515.08 and 291.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.98, 515.08 and 291.96 is: 438.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.98 : 515.08 = 291.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.98/515.08 = 291.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.98x = 515.08 × 291.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.98x = 150,382.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,382.76/342.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.46

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