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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.39, 468.75 and 296.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.39, 468.75 and 296.65 is: 408.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.39 : 468.75 = 296.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.39/468.75 = 296.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.39x = 468.75 × 296.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.39x = 139,054.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,054.69/340.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.52

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