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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.41, 469.38 and 278.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.41, 469.38 and 278.05 is: 383.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.41 : 469.38 = 278.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.41/469.38 = 278.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.41x = 469.38 × 278.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.41x = 130,510.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,510.29/340.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.39

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