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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.61, 470.00 and 270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.61, 470.00 and 270.84 is: 373.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.61 : 470.00 = 270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.61/470.00 = 270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.61x = 470.00 × 270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.61x = 127,293.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,293.45/340.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.73

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