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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.26, 512.51 and 306.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.26, 512.51 and 306.03 is: 459.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.26 : 512.51 = 306.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.26/512.51 = 306.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.26x = 512.51 × 306.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.26x = 156,843.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,843.44/341.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.60

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