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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.36, 510.68 and 263.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.36, 510.68 and 263.41 is: 395.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.36 : 510.68 = 263.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.36/510.68 = 263.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.36x = 510.68 × 263.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.36x = 134,518.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,518.22/340.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.22

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