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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.29, 512.53 and 340.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.29, 512.53 and 340.47 is: 509.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.29 : 512.53 = 340.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.29/512.53 = 340.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.29x = 512.53 × 340.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.29x = 174,500.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,500.24/342.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.80

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