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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.79, 511.95 and 302.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.79, 511.95 and 302.10 is: 452.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.79 : 511.95 = 302.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.79/511.95 = 302.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.79x = 511.95 × 302.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.79x = 154,660.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,660.10/341.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.50

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