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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.37, 514.77 and 291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.37, 514.77 and 291.66 is: 437.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.37 : 514.77 = 291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.37/514.77 = 291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.37x = 514.77 × 291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.37x = 150,134.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,134.79/343.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.24

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