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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.50, 509.60 and 283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.50, 509.60 and 283.56 is: 424.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.50 : 509.60 = 283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.50/509.60 = 283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.50x = 509.60 × 283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.50x = 144,502.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,502.18/340.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.38

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