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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.95, 511.67 and 264.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.95, 511.67 and 264.10 is: 396.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.95 : 511.67 = 264.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.95/511.67 = 264.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.95x = 511.67 × 264.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.95x = 135,132.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,132.05/340.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.34

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