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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.71, 469.13 and 290.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.71, 469.13 and 290.30 is: 400.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.71 : 469.13 = 290.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.71/469.13 = 290.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.71x = 469.13 × 290.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.71x = 136,184.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,184.64/339.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.89

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