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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.36, 509.82 and 291.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.36, 509.82 and 291.88 is: 437.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.36 : 509.82 = 291.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.36/509.82 = 291.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.36x = 509.82 × 291.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.36x = 148,806.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,806.26/340.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.20

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