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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.78, 470.61 and 293.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.78, 470.61 and 293.71 is: 405.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.78 : 470.61 = 293.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.78/470.61 = 293.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.78x = 470.61 × 293.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.78x = 138,224.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,224.55/340.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.61

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