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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.51, 511.07 and 300.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.51, 511.07 and 300.26 is: 449.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.51 : 511.07 = 300.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.51/511.07 = 300.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.51x = 511.07 × 300.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.51x = 153,452.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,452.38/341.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.33

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