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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.85, 470.40 and 291.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.85, 470.40 and 291.71 is: 402.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.85 : 470.40 = 291.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.85/470.40 = 291.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.85x = 470.40 × 291.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.85x = 137,220.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,220.38/340.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.58

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