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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.40, 527.70 and 340.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.40, 527.70 and 340.60 is: 511.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.40 : 527.70 = 340.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.40/527.70 = 340.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.40x = 527.70 × 340.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.40x = 179,734.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,734.62/351.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.48

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