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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.50, 511.44 and 301.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.50, 511.44 and 301.54 is: 451.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.50 : 511.44 = 301.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.50/511.44 = 301.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.50x = 511.44 × 301.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.50x = 154,219.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,219.62/341.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.59

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