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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.38, 470.72 and 279.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.38, 470.72 and 279.01 is: 384.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.38 : 470.72 = 279.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.38/470.72 = 279.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.38x = 470.72 × 279.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.38x = 131,336.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,336.49/341.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.73

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