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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.53, 513.93 and 298.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.53, 513.93 and 298.41 is: 446.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.53 : 513.93 = 298.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.53/513.93 = 298.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.53x = 513.93 × 298.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.53x = 153,361.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,361.85/343.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.43

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