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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.60, 511.38 and 325.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.60, 511.38 and 325.90 is: 489.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.60 : 511.38 = 325.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.60/511.38 = 325.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.60x = 511.38 × 325.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.60x = 166,658.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,658.74/340.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.31

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