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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.36, 509.62 and 266.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.36, 509.62 and 266.85 is: 399.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.36 : 509.62 = 266.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.36/509.62 = 266.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.36x = 509.62 × 266.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.36x = 135,992.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,992.43/340.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.55

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