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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.45, 531.96 and 340.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.45, 531.96 and 340.61 is: 511.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.45 : 531.96 = 340.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.45/531.96 = 340.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.45x = 531.96 × 340.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.45x = 181,190.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,190.90/354.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.19

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