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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.59, 473.84 and 291.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.59, 473.84 and 291.07 is: 401.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.59 : 473.84 = 291.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.59/473.84 = 291.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.59x = 473.84 × 291.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.59x = 137,920.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,920.84/343.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.42

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