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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.75, 513.32 and 302.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.75, 513.32 and 302.79 is: 453.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.75 : 513.32 = 302.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.75/513.32 = 302.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.75x = 513.32 × 302.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.75x = 155,426.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,426.65/342.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.47

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