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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.41, 469.47 and 290.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.41, 469.47 and 290.97 is: 401.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.41 : 469.47 = 290.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.41/469.47 = 290.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.41x = 469.47 × 290.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.41x = 136,600.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,600.07/340.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.29

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