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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.71, 511.16 and 308.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.71, 511.16 and 308.58 is: 462.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.71 : 511.16 = 308.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.71/511.16 = 308.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.71x = 511.16 × 308.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.71x = 157,732.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,732.21/340.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.95

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