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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.60, 511.06 and 304.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.60, 511.06 and 304.54 is: 454.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.60 : 511.06 = 304.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.60/511.06 = 304.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.60x = 511.06 × 304.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.60x = 155,638.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,638.21/342.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.29

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