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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.26, 508.99 and 271.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.26, 508.99 and 271.91 is: 406.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.26 : 508.99 = 271.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.26/508.99 = 271.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.26x = 508.99 × 271.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.26x = 138,399.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,399.47/340.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.75

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