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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.67, 512.50 and 273.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.67, 512.50 and 273.62 is: 410.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.67 : 512.50 = 273.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.67/512.50 = 273.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.67x = 512.50 × 273.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.67x = 140,230.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,230.69/341.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.43

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