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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.02, 469.72 and 270.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.02, 469.72 and 270.54 is: 373.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.02 : 469.72 = 270.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.02/469.72 = 270.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.02x = 469.72 × 270.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.02x = 127,078.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,078.05/340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.74

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