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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.09, 512.93 and 284.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.09, 512.93 and 284.65 is: 426.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.09 : 512.93 = 284.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.09/512.93 = 284.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.09x = 512.93 × 284.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.09x = 146,004.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,004.95/342.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.80

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