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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.52, 469.04 and 266.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.52, 469.04 and 266.71 is: 367.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.52 : 469.04 = 266.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.52/469.04 = 266.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.52x = 469.04 × 266.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.52x = 125,095.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,095.31/340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.37

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