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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.80, 511.40 and 314.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.80, 511.40 and 314.07 is: 471.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.80 : 511.40 = 314.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.80/511.40 = 314.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.80x = 511.40 × 314.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.80x = 160,615.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,615.40/340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.29

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