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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.60, 516.52 and 280.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.60, 516.52 and 280.36 is: 420.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.60 : 516.52 = 280.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.60/516.52 = 280.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.60x = 516.52 × 280.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.60x = 144,811.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,811.55/344.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.23

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