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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.83, 510.42 and 263.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.83, 510.42 and 263.22 is: 394.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.83 : 510.42 = 263.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.83/510.42 = 263.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.83x = 510.42 × 263.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.83x = 134,352.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,352.75/340.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.19

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