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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 471.74 and 276.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 471.74 and 276.60 is: 381.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 471.74 = 276.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/471.74 = 276.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 471.74 × 276.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 130,483.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,483.28/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.53

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