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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.71, 508.45 and 304.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.71, 508.45 and 304.26 is: 454.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.71 : 508.45 = 304.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.71/508.45 = 304.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.71x = 508.45 × 304.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.71x = 154,701.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,701.00/340.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.05

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