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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.97, 511.45 and 84.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.97, 511.45 and 84.47 is: 126.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.97 : 511.45 = 84.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.97/511.45 = 84.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.97x = 511.45 × 84.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.97x = 43,201.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,201.81/340.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.70

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