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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.20, 512.76 and 277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.20, 512.76 and 277.76 is: 416.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.20 : 512.76 = 277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.20/512.76 = 277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.20x = 512.76 × 277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.20x = 142,424.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,424.22/342.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.20

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