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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.47, 470.11 and 275.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.47, 470.11 and 275.27 is: 380.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.47 : 470.11 = 275.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.47/470.11 = 275.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.47x = 470.11 × 275.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.47x = 129,407.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,407.18/340.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.08

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