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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.32, 509.94 and 263.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.32, 509.94 and 263.10 is: 394.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.32 : 509.94 = 263.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.32/509.94 = 263.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.32x = 509.94 × 263.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.32x = 134,165.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,165.21/340.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.23

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