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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.47, 508.08 and 304.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.47, 508.08 and 304.02 is: 453.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.47 : 508.08 = 304.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.47/508.08 = 304.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.47x = 508.08 × 304.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.47x = 154,466.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,466.48/340.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.69

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