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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.52, 509.52 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.52, 509.52 and 244.40 is: 365.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.52 : 509.52 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.52/509.52 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.52x = 509.52 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.52x = 124,526.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,526.69/340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.70

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