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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.62, 510.53 and 268.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.62, 510.53 and 268.53 is: 402.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.62 : 510.53 = 268.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.62/510.53 = 268.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.62x = 510.53 × 268.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.62x = 137,091.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,091.28/340.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.48

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