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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.90, 511.51 and 268.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.90, 511.51 and 268.90 is: 403.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.90 : 511.51 = 268.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.90/511.51 = 268.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.90x = 511.51 × 268.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.90x = 137,545.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,545.04/340.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.48

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