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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.12, 509.43 and 266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.12, 509.43 and 266.50 is: 399.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.12 : 509.43 = 266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.12/509.43 = 266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.12x = 509.43 × 266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.12x = 135,761.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,761.87/340.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.16

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