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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.14, 509.67 and 271.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.14, 509.67 and 271.64 is: 407.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.14 : 509.67 = 271.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.14/509.67 = 271.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.14x = 509.67 × 271.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.14x = 138,446.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,446.76/340.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.03

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