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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.92, 513.40 and 273.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.92, 513.40 and 273.24 is: 410.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.92 : 513.40 = 273.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.92/513.40 = 273.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.92x = 513.40 × 273.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.92x = 140,280.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,280.05/341.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.27

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