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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.50, 514.86 and 274.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.50, 514.86 and 274.76 is: 413.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.50 : 514.86 = 274.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.50/514.86 = 274.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.50x = 514.86 × 274.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.50x = 141,461.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,461.26/342.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.03

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