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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.96, 508.96 and 297.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.96, 508.96 and 297.76 is: 444.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.96 : 508.96 = 297.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.96/508.96 = 297.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.96x = 508.96 × 297.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.96x = 151,547.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,547.93/340.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.47

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