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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.35, 508.33 and 294.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.35, 508.33 and 294.18 is: 439.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.35 : 508.33 = 294.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.35/508.33 = 294.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.35x = 508.33 × 294.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.35x = 149,540.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,540.19/340.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.37

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