Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.32, 510 and 276
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 340.32, 510 and 276 is: 413.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340.32 : 510 = 276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340.32/510 = 276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340.32x = 510 × 276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340.32x = 140,760 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,760/340.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 413.61
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