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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.81, 512.69 and 304.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.81, 512.69 and 304.54 is: 455.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.81 : 512.69 = 304.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.81/512.69 = 304.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.81x = 512.69 × 304.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.81x = 156,134.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,134.61/342.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.46

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