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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.54, 516.48 and 301.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.54, 516.48 and 301.06 is: 452.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.54 : 516.48 = 301.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.54/516.48 = 301.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.54x = 516.48 × 301.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.54x = 155,491.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,491.47/343.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.62

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