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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.11, 589.85 and 340.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.11, 589.85 and 340.27 is: 507.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.11 : 589.85 = 340.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.11/589.85 = 340.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.11x = 589.85 × 340.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.11x = 200,706.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,706.36/395.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.97

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