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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.28, 515.61 and 280.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.28, 515.61 and 280.02 is: 419.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.28 : 515.61 = 280.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.28/515.61 = 280.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.28x = 515.61 × 280.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.28x = 144,381.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,381.11/344.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.37

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