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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.46, 511.35 and 308.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.46, 511.35 and 308.59 is: 462.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.46 : 511.35 = 308.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.46/511.35 = 308.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.46x = 511.35 × 308.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.46x = 157,797.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,797.50/341.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.13

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