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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.02, 511.53 and 308.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.02, 511.53 and 308.62 is: 462.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.02 : 511.53 = 308.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.02/511.53 = 308.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.02x = 511.53 × 308.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.02x = 157,868.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,868.39/341.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.93

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