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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340, 468.17 and 290.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340, 468.17 and 290.77 is: 400.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340 : 468.17 = 290.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340/468.17 = 290.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340x = 468.17 × 290.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340x = 136,129.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,129.79/340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.38

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