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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.76, 510.72 and 297.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.76, 510.72 and 297.26 is: 445.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.76 : 510.72 = 297.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.76/510.72 = 297.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.76x = 510.72 × 297.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.76x = 151,816.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,816.63/340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.52

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