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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.73, 511.07 and 292.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.73, 511.07 and 292.31 is: 438.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.73 : 511.07 = 292.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.73/511.07 = 292.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.73x = 511.07 × 292.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.73x = 149,386.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,386.85/340.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.44

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