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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.73, 471.32 and 285.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.73, 471.32 and 285.38 is: 394.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.73 : 471.32 = 285.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.73/471.32 = 285.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.73x = 471.32 × 285.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.73x = 134,505.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,505.30/340.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.76

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