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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.88, 512.10 and 327.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.88, 512.10 and 327.04 is: 491.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.88 : 512.10 = 327.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.88/512.10 = 327.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.88x = 512.10 × 327.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.88x = 167,475.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,475.90/340.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.31

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