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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.94, 511.41 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.94, 511.41 and 84.44 is: 126.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.94 : 511.41 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.94/511.41 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.94x = 511.41 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.94x = 43,183.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,183.46/340.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.66

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