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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.97, 555.73 and 340.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.97, 555.73 and 340.96 is: 470.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.97 : 555.73 = 340.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.97/555.73 = 340.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.97x = 555.73 × 340.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.97x = 189,481.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,481.70/402.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.21

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