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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.26, 510.38 and 263.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.26, 510.38 and 263.33 is: 394.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.26 : 510.38 = 263.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.26/510.38 = 263.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.26x = 510.38 × 263.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.26x = 134,398.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,398.37/340.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.99

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