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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.74, 511.53 and 280.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.74, 511.53 and 280.45 is: 419.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.74 : 511.53 = 280.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.74/511.53 = 280.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.74x = 511.53 × 280.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.74x = 143,458.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,458.59/341.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.79

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