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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.47, 509.57 and 305.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.47, 509.57 and 305.02 is: 455.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.47 : 509.57 = 305.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.47/509.57 = 305.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.47x = 509.57 × 305.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.47x = 155,429.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,429.04/341.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.18

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