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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.74, 511.65 and 295.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.74, 511.65 and 295.38 is: 443.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.74 : 511.65 = 295.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.74/511.65 = 295.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.74x = 511.65 × 295.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.74x = 151,131.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,131.18/340.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.54

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