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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.82, 510.58 and 294.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.82, 510.58 and 294.65 is: 441.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.82 : 510.58 = 294.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.82/510.58 = 294.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.82x = 510.58 × 294.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.82x = 150,442.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,442.40/340.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.41

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