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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.92, 471.06 and 275.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.92, 471.06 and 275.31 is: 380.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.92 : 471.06 = 275.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.92/471.06 = 275.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.92x = 471.06 × 275.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.92x = 129,687.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,687.53/340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.40

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