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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.83, 510.32 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.83, 510.32 and 267.32 is: 400.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.83 : 510.32 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.83/510.32 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.83x = 510.32 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.83x = 136,414.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,414.85/340.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.24

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