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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.28, 511.98 and 273.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.28, 511.98 and 273.28 is: 408.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.28 : 511.98 = 273.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.28/511.98 = 273.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.28x = 511.98 × 273.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.28x = 139,913.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,913.89/342.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.77

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