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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.11, 508.50 and 289.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.11, 508.50 and 289.35 is: 432.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.11 : 508.50 = 289.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.11/508.50 = 289.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.11x = 508.50 × 289.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.11x = 147,134.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,134.48/340.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.61

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