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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.64, 513.18 and 300.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.64, 513.18 and 300.72 is: 451.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.64 : 513.18 = 300.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.64/513.18 = 300.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.64x = 513.18 × 300.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.64x = 154,323.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,323.49/341.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.71

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