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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.96, 508.82 and 304.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.96, 508.82 and 304.50 is: 454.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.96 : 508.82 = 304.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.96/508.82 = 304.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.96x = 508.82 × 304.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.96x = 154,935.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,935.69/340.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.41

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