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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.65, 513 and 308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.65, 513 and 308.52 is: 464.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.65 : 513 = 308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.65/513 = 308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.65x = 513 × 308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.65x = 158,270.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,270.76/340.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.61

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