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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.10, 512.74 and 300.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.10, 512.74 and 300.90 is: 450.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.10 : 512.74 = 300.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.10/512.74 = 300.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.10x = 512.74 × 300.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.10x = 154,283.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,283.47/342.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.99

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