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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.36, 473.16 and 291.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.36, 473.16 and 291.52 is: 401.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.36 : 473.16 = 291.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.36/473.16 = 291.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.36x = 473.16 × 291.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.36x = 137,935.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,935.60/343.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.72

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