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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.90, 511.35 and 320.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.90, 511.35 and 320.65 is: 480.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.90 : 511.35 = 320.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.90/511.35 = 320.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.90x = 511.35 × 320.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.90x = 163,964.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,964.38/340.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.98

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