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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.56, 509.88 and 297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.56, 509.88 and 297.04 is: 444.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.56 : 509.88 = 297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.56/509.88 = 297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.56x = 509.88 × 297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.56x = 151,454.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,454.76/340.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.72

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