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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.78, 510.54 and 280.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.78, 510.54 and 280.30 is: 419.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.78 : 510.54 = 280.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.78/510.54 = 280.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.78x = 510.54 × 280.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.78x = 143,104.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,104.36/340.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.93

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