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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.28, 517.11 and 281.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.28, 517.11 and 281.02 is: 420.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.28 : 517.11 = 281.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.28/517.11 = 281.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.28x = 517.11 × 281.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.28x = 145,318.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,318.25/345.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.87

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