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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.69, 511.16 and 275.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.69, 511.16 and 275.27 is: 411.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.69 : 511.16 = 275.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.69/511.16 = 275.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.69x = 511.16 × 275.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.69x = 140,703.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,703.08/341.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.79

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