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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.72, 512.71 and 303.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.72, 512.71 and 303.77 is: 454.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.72 : 512.71 = 303.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.72/512.71 = 303.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.72x = 512.71 × 303.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.72x = 155,743.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,743.35/342.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.43

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