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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.47, 511.04 and 276.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.47, 511.04 and 276.22 is: 414.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.47 : 511.04 = 276.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.47/511.04 = 276.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.47x = 511.04 × 276.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.47x = 141,159.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,159.47/340.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.60

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