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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.74, 469.19 and 291.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.74, 469.19 and 291.47 is: 401.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.74 : 469.19 = 291.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.74/469.19 = 291.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.74x = 469.19 × 291.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.74x = 136,753.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,753.19/340.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.34

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