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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.82, 513.25 and 303.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.82, 513.25 and 303.55 is: 455.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.82 : 513.25 = 303.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.82/513.25 = 303.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.82x = 513.25 × 303.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.82x = 155,796.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,796.92/341.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.78

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