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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.84, 470.01 and 291.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.84, 470.01 and 291.88 is: 402.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.84 : 470.01 = 291.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.84/470.01 = 291.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.84x = 470.01 × 291.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.84x = 137,186.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,186.52/340.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.50

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