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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.70, 511.14 and 276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.70, 511.14 and 276.30 is: 414.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.70 : 511.14 = 276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.70/511.14 = 276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.70x = 511.14 × 276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.70x = 141,227.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,227.98/340.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.52

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