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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.50, 468.85 and 291.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.50, 468.85 and 291.27 is: 401.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.50 : 468.85 = 291.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.50/468.85 = 291.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.50x = 468.85 × 291.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.50x = 136,561.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,561.94/340.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.06

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