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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.14, 509.73 and 262.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.14, 509.73 and 262.38 is: 393.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.14 : 509.73 = 262.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.14/509.73 = 262.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.14x = 509.73 × 262.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.14x = 133,742.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,742.96/340.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.20

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