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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.40, 511.95 and 276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.40, 511.95 and 276.18 is: 414.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.40 : 511.95 = 276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.40/511.95 = 276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.40x = 511.95 × 276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.40x = 141,390.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,390.35/341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.15

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