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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.64, 470.32 and 275.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.64, 470.32 and 275.28 is: 380.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.64 : 470.32 = 275.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.64/470.32 = 275.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.64x = 470.32 × 275.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.64x = 129,469.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,469.69/340.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.08

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