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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.68, 512.44 and 274.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.68, 512.44 and 274.25 is: 411.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.68 : 512.44 = 274.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.68/512.44 = 274.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.68x = 512.44 × 274.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.68x = 140,536.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,536.67/341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.31

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