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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.36, 510.56 and 289.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.36, 510.56 and 289.36 is: 434.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.36 : 510.56 = 289.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.36/510.56 = 289.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.36x = 510.56 × 289.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.36x = 147,735.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,735.64/340.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.06

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