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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.39, 469.85 and 278.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.39, 469.85 and 278.90 is: 384.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.39 : 469.85 = 278.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.39/469.85 = 278.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.39x = 469.85 × 278.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.39x = 131,041.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,041.17/340.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.97

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