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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.75, 511.79 and 281.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.75, 511.79 and 281.73 is: 420.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.75 : 511.79 = 281.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.75/511.79 = 281.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.75x = 511.79 × 281.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.75x = 144,185.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,185.19/342.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.67

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