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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.99, 522.66 and 340.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.99, 522.66 and 340.26 is: 469.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.99 : 522.66 = 340.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.99/522.66 = 340.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.99x = 522.66 × 340.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.99x = 177,840.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,840.29/378.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.25

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