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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.88, 510.18 and 285.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.88, 510.18 and 285.53 is: 427.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.88 : 510.18 = 285.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.88/510.18 = 285.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.88x = 510.18 × 285.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.88x = 145,672.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,672.78/340.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.34

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