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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.20, 513.56 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.20, 513.56 and 274.32 is: 411.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.20 : 513.56 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.20/513.56 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.20x = 513.56 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.20x = 140,879.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,879.78/342.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.69

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