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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.71, 511.43 and 306.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.71, 511.43 and 306.26 is: 457.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.71 : 511.43 = 306.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.71/511.43 = 306.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.71x = 511.43 × 306.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.71x = 156,630.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,630.55/342.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.04

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