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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.37, 511.23 and 291.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.37, 511.23 and 291.60 is: 437.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.37 : 511.23 = 291.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.37/511.23 = 291.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.37x = 511.23 × 291.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.37x = 149,073.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,073.94/340.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.98

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