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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.89, 512.02 and 273.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.89, 512.02 and 273.47 is: 409.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.89 : 512.02 = 273.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.89/512.02 = 273.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.89x = 512.02 × 273.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.89x = 140,022.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,022.11/341.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.55

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