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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.24, 510.48 and 285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.24, 510.48 and 285.52 is: 428.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.24 : 510.48 = 285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.24/510.48 = 285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.24x = 510.48 × 285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.24x = 145,752.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,752.25/340.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.38

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