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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.12, 513.18 and 271.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.12, 513.18 and 271.08 is: 406.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.12 : 513.18 = 271.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.12/513.18 = 271.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.12x = 513.18 × 271.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.12x = 139,112.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,112.83/342.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.62

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