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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.28, 510.58 and 329.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.28, 510.58 and 329.24 is: 494.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.28 : 510.58 = 329.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.28/510.58 = 329.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.28x = 510.58 × 329.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.28x = 168,103.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,103.36/340.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.01

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