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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.75, 510.19 and 296.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.75, 510.19 and 296.61 is: 444.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.75 : 510.19 = 296.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.75/510.19 = 296.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.75x = 510.19 × 296.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.75x = 151,327.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,327.25/340.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.10

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