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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.04, 509.76 and 123.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.04, 509.76 and 123.57 is: 185.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.04 : 509.76 = 123.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.04/509.76 = 123.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.04x = 509.76 × 123.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.04x = 62,991.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,991.04/340.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.24

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