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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.69, 469.52 and 278.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.69, 469.52 and 278.32 is: 383.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.69 : 469.52 = 278.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.69/469.52 = 278.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.69x = 469.52 × 278.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.69x = 130,676.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,676.81/340.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.57

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