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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340, 510.03 and 249.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340, 510.03 and 249.27 is: 373.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340 : 510.03 = 249.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340/510.03 = 249.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340x = 510.03 × 249.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340x = 127,133.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,133.93/340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.92

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