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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.26, 512.30 and 273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.26, 512.30 and 273 is: 408.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.26 : 512.30 = 273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.26/512.30 = 273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.26x = 512.30 × 273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.26x = 139,857.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,857.90/342.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.63

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