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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.74, 514.71 and 303.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.74, 514.71 and 303.67 is: 457.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.74 : 514.71 = 303.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.74/514.71 = 303.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.74x = 514.71 × 303.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.74x = 156,301.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,301.99/341.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.37

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