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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.56, 511.94 and 280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.56, 511.94 and 280.40 is: 420.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.56 : 511.94 = 280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.56/511.94 = 280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.56x = 511.94 × 280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.56x = 143,547.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,547.98/341.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.27

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