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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.67, 515.74 and 283.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.67, 515.74 and 283.53 is: 425.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.67 : 515.74 = 283.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.67/515.74 = 283.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.67x = 515.74 × 283.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.67x = 146,227.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,227.05/343.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.48

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