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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.30, 510.54 and 279.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.30, 510.54 and 279.28 is: 418.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.30 : 510.54 = 279.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.30/510.54 = 279.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.30x = 510.54 × 279.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.30x = 142,583.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,583.61/340.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.99

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