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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.12, 511.02 and 282.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.12, 511.02 and 282.76 is: 424.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.12 : 511.02 = 282.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.12/511.02 = 282.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.12x = 511.02 × 282.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.12x = 144,496.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,496.02/340.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.84

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