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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.58, 511.95 and 305.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.58, 511.95 and 305.13 is: 457.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.58 : 511.95 = 305.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.58/511.95 = 305.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.58x = 511.95 × 305.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.58x = 156,211.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,211.30/341.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.32

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