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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.66, 518.22 and 280.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.66, 518.22 and 280.74 is: 420.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.66 : 518.22 = 280.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.66/518.22 = 280.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.66x = 518.22 × 280.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.66x = 145,485.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,485.08/345.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.89

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