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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.46, 511.13 and 263.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.46, 511.13 and 263.49 is: 395.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.46 : 511.13 = 263.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.46/511.13 = 263.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.46x = 511.13 × 263.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.46x = 134,677.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,677.64/340.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.58

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