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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.02, 509.49 and 275.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.02, 509.49 and 275.22 is: 412.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.02 : 509.49 = 275.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.02/509.49 = 275.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.02x = 509.49 × 275.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.02x = 140,221.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,221.84/340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.39

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