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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.59, 510.72 and 275.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.59, 510.72 and 275.43 is: 413.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.59 : 510.72 = 275.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.59/510.72 = 275.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.59x = 510.72 × 275.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.59x = 140,667.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,667.61/340.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.01

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