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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.60, 510 and 322.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.60, 510 and 322.72 is: 483.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.60 : 510 = 322.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.60/510 = 322.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.60x = 510 × 322.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.60x = 164,587.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,587.20/340.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.23

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