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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.03, 513.18 and 297.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.03, 513.18 and 297.91 is: 445.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.03 : 513.18 = 297.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.03/513.18 = 297.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.03x = 513.18 × 297.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.03x = 152,881.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,881.45/343.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.68

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