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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.04, 509.52 and 267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.04, 509.52 and 267.68 is: 401.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.04 : 509.52 = 267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.04/509.52 = 267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.04x = 509.52 × 267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.04x = 136,388.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,388.31/340.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.09

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