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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.57, 470.73 and 279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.57, 470.73 and 279.20 is: 384.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.57 : 470.73 = 279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.57/470.73 = 279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.57x = 470.73 × 279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.57x = 131,427.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,427.82/341.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.78

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