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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.86, 510.06 and 295.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.86, 510.06 and 295.37 is: 441.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.86 : 510.06 = 295.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.86/510.06 = 295.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.86x = 510.06 × 295.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.86x = 150,653.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,653.87/340.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.98

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