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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.32, 509.40 and 267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.32, 509.40 and 267.36 is: 400.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.32 : 509.40 = 267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.32/509.40 = 267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.32x = 509.40 × 267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.32x = 136,193.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,193.18/340.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.19

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