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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.77, 469.40 and 266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.77, 469.40 and 266.96 is: 367.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.77 : 469.40 = 266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.77/469.40 = 266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.77x = 469.40 × 266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.77x = 125,310.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,310.86/340.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.72

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