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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.52, 511.44 and 280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.52, 511.44 and 280.08 is: 419.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.52 : 511.44 = 280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.52/511.44 = 280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.52x = 511.44 × 280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.52x = 143,244.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,244.12/341.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.43

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