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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.59, 511.34 and 295.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.59, 511.34 and 295.03 is: 442.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.59 : 511.34 = 295.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.59/511.34 = 295.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.59x = 511.34 × 295.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.59x = 150,857.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,857.89/340.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.93

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