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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.92, 510.71 and 294.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.92, 510.71 and 294.89 is: 441.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.92 : 510.71 = 294.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.92/510.71 = 294.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.92x = 510.71 × 294.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.92x = 150,599.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,599.24/340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.74

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