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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.04, 514.50 and 285.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.04, 514.50 and 285.64 is: 428.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.04 : 514.50 = 285.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.04/514.50 = 285.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.04x = 514.50 × 285.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.04x = 146,961.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,961.78/343.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.41

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