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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.96, 511.52 and 295.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.96, 511.52 and 295.85 is: 443.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.96 : 511.52 = 295.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.96/511.52 = 295.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.96x = 511.52 × 295.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.96x = 151,332.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,332.99/340.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.84

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