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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.04, 509.34 and 274.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.04, 509.34 and 274.76 is: 411.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.04 : 509.34 = 274.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.04/509.34 = 274.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.04x = 509.34 × 274.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.04x = 139,946.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,946.26/340.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.56

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