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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.17, 509.42 and 291.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.17, 509.42 and 291.13 is: 435.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.17 : 509.42 = 291.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.17/509.42 = 291.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.17x = 509.42 × 291.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.17x = 148,304.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,304.90/340.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.98

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