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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.95, 511.43 and 84.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.95, 511.43 and 84.45 is: 126.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.95 : 511.43 = 84.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.95/511.43 = 84.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.95x = 511.43 × 84.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.95x = 43,190.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,190.26/340.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.68

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