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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.77, 472.79 and 290.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.77, 472.79 and 290.66 is: 400.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.77 : 472.79 = 290.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.77/472.79 = 290.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.77x = 472.79 × 290.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.77x = 137,419.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,419.69/342.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.91

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