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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.04, 508.88 and 306.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.04, 508.88 and 306.55 is: 457.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.04 : 508.88 = 306.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.04/508.88 = 306.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.04x = 508.88 × 306.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.04x = 155,998.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,998.57/341.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.42

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