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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.02, 511.02 and 282.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.02, 511.02 and 282.62 is: 424.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.02 : 511.02 = 282.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.02/511.02 = 282.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.02x = 511.02 × 282.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.02x = 144,421.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,421.92/340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.75

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