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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.36, 509.28 and 267.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.36, 509.28 and 267.46 is: 400.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.36 : 509.28 = 267.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.36/509.28 = 267.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.36x = 509.28 × 267.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.36x = 136,212.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,212.03/340.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.20

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