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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.40, 591.56 and 340.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.40, 591.56 and 340.12 is: 508.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.40 : 591.56 = 340.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.40/591.56 = 340.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.40x = 591.56 × 340.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.40x = 201,201.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,201.39/395.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.86

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