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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.01, 510.43 and 271.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.01, 510.43 and 271.75 is: 406.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.01 : 510.43 = 271.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.01/510.43 = 271.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.01x = 510.43 × 271.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.01x = 138,707.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,707.99/341.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.76

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