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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.54, 511.20 and 263.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.54, 511.20 and 263.39 is: 395.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.54 : 511.20 = 263.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.54/511.20 = 263.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.54x = 511.20 × 263.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.54x = 134,642.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,642.41/340.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.38

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