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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.92, 516 and 303.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.92, 516 and 303.60 is: 455.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.92 : 516 = 303.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.92/516 = 303.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.92x = 516 × 303.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.92x = 156,657.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,657.60/343.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.51

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