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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.02, 513.40 and 273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.02, 513.40 and 273.72 is: 410.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.02 : 513.40 = 273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.02/513.40 = 273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.02x = 513.40 × 273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.02x = 140,527.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,527.85/342.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.88

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