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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.26, 468.93 and 277.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.26, 468.93 and 277.89 is: 382.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.26 : 468.93 = 277.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.26/468.93 = 277.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.26x = 468.93 × 277.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.26x = 130,309.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,309.57/340.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.97

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