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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.17, 484.13 and 340.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.17, 484.13 and 340.40 is: 469.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.17 : 484.13 = 340.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.17/484.13 = 340.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.17x = 484.13 × 340.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.17x = 164,793.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,793.73/351.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.28

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