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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.92, 511.52 and 298.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.92, 511.52 and 298.08 is: 447.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.92 : 511.52 = 298.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.92/511.52 = 298.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.92x = 511.52 × 298.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.92x = 152,472.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,472.39/340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.24

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