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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.08, 509.00 and 292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.08, 509.00 and 292.56 is: 437.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.08 : 509.00 = 292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.08/509.00 = 292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.08x = 509.00 × 292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.08x = 148,911.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,911.58/340.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.87

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