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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.76, 469.98 and 287.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.76, 469.98 and 287.40 is: 396.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.76 : 469.98 = 287.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.76/469.98 = 287.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.76x = 469.98 × 287.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.76x = 135,072.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,072.25/340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.39

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