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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.19, 512.23 and 276.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.19, 512.23 and 276.58 is: 414.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.19 : 512.23 = 276.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.19/512.23 = 276.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.19x = 512.23 × 276.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.19x = 141,670.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,670.01/342.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.02

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