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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.76, 531.20 and 340

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.76, 531.20 and 340 is: 510.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.76 : 531.20 = 340 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.76/531.20 = 340/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.76x = 531.20 × 340
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.76x = 180,608.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,608.00/353.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.54

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