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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.28, 512.27 and 305

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.28, 512.27 and 305 is: 459.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.28 : 512.27 = 305 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.28/512.27 = 305/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.28x = 512.27 × 305
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.28x = 156,242.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,242.35/340.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.16

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