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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.94, 536.91 and 340.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.94, 536.91 and 340.45 is: 510.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.94 : 536.91 = 340.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.94/536.91 = 340.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.94x = 536.91 × 340.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.94x = 182,789.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,789.67/357.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.67

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