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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.85, 512.91 and 274.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.85, 512.91 and 274.08 is: 411.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.85 : 512.91 = 274.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.85/512.91 = 274.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.85x = 512.91 × 274.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.85x = 140,578.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,578.37/341.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.23

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