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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.66, 510.74 and 275.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.66, 510.74 and 275.74 is: 413.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.66 : 510.74 = 275.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.66/510.74 = 275.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.66x = 510.74 × 275.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.66x = 140,831.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,831.45/340.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.41

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