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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.06, 512.73 and 274.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.06, 512.73 and 274.02 is: 410.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.06 : 512.73 = 274.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.06/512.73 = 274.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.06x = 512.73 × 274.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.06x = 140,498.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,498.27/342.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.74

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