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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.01, 509.49 and 263.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.01, 509.49 and 263.17 is: 394.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.01 : 509.49 = 263.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.01/509.49 = 263.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.01x = 509.49 × 263.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.01x = 134,080.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,080.25/340.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.34

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