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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.92, 512.46 and 293.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.92, 512.46 and 293.40 is: 441.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.92 : 512.46 = 293.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.92/512.46 = 293.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.92x = 512.46 × 293.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.92x = 150,355.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,355.76/340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.03

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