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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.82, 512.95 and 340.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.82, 512.95 and 340.56 is: 511.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.82 : 512.95 = 340.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.82/512.95 = 340.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.82x = 512.95 × 340.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.82x = 174,690.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,690.25/341.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.06

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