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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.23, 510.53 and 259.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.23, 510.53 and 259.59 is: 389.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.23 : 510.53 = 259.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.23/510.53 = 259.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.23x = 510.53 × 259.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.23x = 132,527.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,527.18/340.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.52

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