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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.08, 510.26 and 339.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.08, 510.26 and 339.54 is: 509.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.08 : 510.26 = 339.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.08/510.26 = 339.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.08x = 510.26 × 339.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.08x = 173,251.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,251.98/340.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.44

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