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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.34, 469.06 and 277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.34, 469.06 and 277.76 is: 382.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.34 : 469.06 = 277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.34/469.06 = 277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.34x = 469.06 × 277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.34x = 130,286.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,286.58/340.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.82

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