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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.14, 509.49 and 314.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.14, 509.49 and 314.52 is: 471.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.14 : 509.49 = 314.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.14/509.49 = 314.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.14x = 509.49 × 314.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.14x = 160,244.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,244.79/340.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.11

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