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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.28, 513.74 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.28, 513.74 and 306 is: 460.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.28 : 513.74 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.28/513.74 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.28x = 513.74 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.28x = 157,204.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,204.44/341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.63

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