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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.65, 510.75 and 289.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.65, 510.75 and 289.08 is: 433.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.65 : 510.75 = 289.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.65/510.75 = 289.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.65x = 510.75 × 289.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.65x = 147,647.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,647.61/340.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.43

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