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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 827.10, 1,240.38 and 340.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 827.10, 1,240.38 and 340.11 is: 510.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    827.10 : 1,240.38 = 340.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    827.10/1,240.38 = 340.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    827.10x = 1,240.38 × 340.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    827.10x = 421,865.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,865.64/827.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.05

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