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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.64, 510.48 and 280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.64, 510.48 and 280.08 is: 418.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.64 : 510.48 = 280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.64/510.48 = 280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.64x = 510.48 × 280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.64x = 142,975.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,975.24/341.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.50

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