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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.33, 530.91 and 340.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.33, 530.91 and 340.83 is: 510.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.33 : 530.91 = 340.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.33/530.91 = 340.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.33x = 530.91 × 340.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.33x = 180,950.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,950.06/354.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.68

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