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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.47, 510.17 and 329.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.47, 510.17 and 329.27 is: 493.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.47 : 510.17 = 329.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.47/510.17 = 329.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.47x = 510.17 × 329.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.47x = 167,979.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,979.48/340.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.38

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