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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.72, 469.11 and 300.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.72, 469.11 and 300.79 is: 414.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.72 : 469.11 = 300.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.72/469.11 = 300.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.72x = 469.11 × 300.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.72x = 141,103.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,103.60/340.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.13

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