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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.84, 510.06 and 268.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.84, 510.06 and 268.12 is: 401.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.84 : 510.06 = 268.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.84/510.06 = 268.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.84x = 510.06 × 268.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.84x = 136,757.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,757.29/340.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.24

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