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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.58, 509.93 and 175.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.58, 509.93 and 175.70 is: 263.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.58 : 509.93 = 175.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.58/509.93 = 175.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.58x = 509.93 × 175.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.58x = 89,594.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,594.70/340.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.07

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