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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.18, 513.15 and 273.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.18, 513.15 and 273.54 is: 410.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.18 : 513.15 = 273.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.18/513.15 = 273.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.18x = 513.15 × 273.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.18x = 140,367.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,367.05/342.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.21

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