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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.43, 509.94 and 259.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.43, 509.94 and 259.76 is: 389.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.43 : 509.94 = 259.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.43/509.94 = 259.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.43x = 509.94 × 259.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.43x = 132,462.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,462.01/340.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.10

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