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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.10, 509.33 and 288.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.10, 509.33 and 288.26 is: 431.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.10 : 509.33 = 288.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.10/509.33 = 288.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.10x = 509.33 × 288.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.10x = 146,815.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,815.48/340.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.69

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