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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.40, 753.09 and 340.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.40, 753.09 and 340.10 is: 509.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.40 : 753.09 = 340.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.40/753.09 = 340.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.40x = 753.09 × 340.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.40x = 256,125.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,125.91/502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.80

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