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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.84, 512.89 and 303.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.84, 512.89 and 303.61 is: 455.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.84 : 512.89 = 303.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.84/512.89 = 303.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.84x = 512.89 × 303.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.84x = 155,718.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,718.39/341.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.53

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