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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.20, 509.76 and 275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.20, 509.76 and 275.76 is: 413.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.20 : 509.76 = 275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.20/509.76 = 275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.20x = 509.76 × 275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.20x = 140,571.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,571.42/340.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.20

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