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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 512.40 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 512.40 and 301.68 is: 451.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 512.40 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/512.40 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 512.40 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 154,580.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,580.83/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.99

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