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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.11, 509.59 and 327.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.11, 509.59 and 327.47 is: 490.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.11 : 509.59 = 327.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.11/509.59 = 327.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.11x = 509.59 × 327.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.11x = 166,872.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,872.07/340.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.65

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