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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.83, 471.03 and 257.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.83, 471.03 and 257.91 is: 356.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.83 : 471.03 = 257.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.83/471.03 = 257.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.83x = 471.03 × 257.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.83x = 121,483.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,483.35/340.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.43

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