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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.32, 512.04 and 280.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.32, 512.04 and 280.72 is: 421.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.32 : 512.04 = 280.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.32/512.04 = 280.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.32x = 512.04 × 280.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.32x = 143,739.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,739.87/341.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.13

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