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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.56, 511.51 and 291.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.56, 511.51 and 291.79 is: 438.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.56 : 511.51 = 291.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.56/511.51 = 291.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.56x = 511.51 × 291.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.56x = 149,251.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,251.49/340.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.26

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