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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.31, 509.86 and 288.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.31, 509.86 and 288.88 is: 432.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.31 : 509.86 = 288.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.31/509.86 = 288.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.31x = 509.86 × 288.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.31x = 147,288.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,288.36/340.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.81

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