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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.48, 470.40 and 285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.48, 470.40 and 285.04 is: 393.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.48 : 470.40 = 285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.48/470.40 = 285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.48x = 470.40 × 285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.48x = 134,082.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,082.82/340.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.81

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