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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.32, 510.39 and 304.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.32, 510.39 and 304.96 is: 456.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.32 : 510.39 = 304.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.32/510.39 = 304.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.32x = 510.39 × 304.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.32x = 155,648.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,648.53/341.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.02

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