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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.93, 510.89 and 306.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.93, 510.89 and 306.51 is: 459.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.93 : 510.89 = 306.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.93/510.89 = 306.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.93x = 510.89 × 306.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.93x = 156,592.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,592.89/340.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.31

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