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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.17, 511.72 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.17, 511.72 and 306.72 is: 457.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.17 : 511.72 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.17/511.72 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.17x = 511.72 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.17x = 156,953.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,953.99/343.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.37

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