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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.27, 509.73 and 279.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.27, 509.73 and 279.22 is: 418.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.27 : 509.73 = 279.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.27/509.73 = 279.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.27x = 509.73 × 279.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.27x = 142,325.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,325.44/340.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.27

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