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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.54, 513.89 and 281.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.54, 513.89 and 281.98 is: 421.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.54 : 513.89 = 281.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.54/513.89 = 281.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.54x = 513.89 × 281.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.54x = 144,902.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,902.72/343.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.80

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