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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.61, 513.75 and 292.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.61, 513.75 and 292.85 is: 437.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.61 : 513.75 = 292.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.61/513.75 = 292.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.61x = 513.75 × 292.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.61x = 150,451.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,451.69/343.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.86

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