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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.49, 510.82 and 247.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.49, 510.82 and 247.13 is: 370.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.49 : 510.82 = 247.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.49/510.82 = 247.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.49x = 510.82 × 247.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.49x = 126,240.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,240.56/340.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.76

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