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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.49, 511.35 and 304.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.49, 511.35 and 304.30 is: 455.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.49 : 511.35 = 304.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.49/511.35 = 304.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.49x = 511.35 × 304.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.49x = 155,603.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,603.81/341.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.66

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