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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.98, 470.87 and 291.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.98, 470.87 and 291.57 is: 402.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.98 : 470.87 = 291.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.98/470.87 = 291.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.98x = 470.87 × 291.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.98x = 137,289.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,289.44/340.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.64

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