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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.78, 512.24 and 307.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.78, 512.24 and 307.53 is: 460.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.78 : 512.24 = 307.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.78/512.24 = 307.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.78x = 512.24 × 307.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.78x = 157,527.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,527.63/341.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.91

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