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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.27, 681.56 and 340.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.27, 681.56 and 340.22 is: 509.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.27 : 681.56 = 340.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.27/681.56 = 340.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.27x = 681.56 × 340.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.27x = 231,880.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,880.34/455.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.32

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