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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.30, 509.94 and 289.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.30, 509.94 and 289.06 is: 433.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.30 : 509.94 = 289.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.30/509.94 = 289.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.30x = 509.94 × 289.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.30x = 147,403.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,403.26/340.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.16

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