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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.54, 510.63 and 268.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.54, 510.63 and 268.18 is: 402.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.54 : 510.63 = 268.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.54/510.63 = 268.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.54x = 510.63 × 268.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.54x = 136,940.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,940.75/340.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.13

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