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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.26, 511.01 and 305.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.26, 511.01 and 305.03 is: 458.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.26 : 511.01 = 305.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.26/511.01 = 305.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.26x = 511.01 × 305.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.26x = 155,869.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,869.30/340.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.09

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