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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.63, 510.30 and 279.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.63, 510.30 and 279.27 is: 418.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.63 : 510.30 = 279.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.63/510.30 = 279.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.63x = 510.30 × 279.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.63x = 142,511.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,511.48/340.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.38

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