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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.02, 510.57 and 324.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.02, 510.57 and 324.02 is: 486.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.02 : 510.57 = 324.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.02/510.57 = 324.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.02x = 510.57 × 324.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.02x = 165,436.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,436.17/340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.55

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