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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.54, 513.54 and 270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.54, 513.54 and 270.72 is: 405.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.54 : 513.54 = 270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.54/513.54 = 270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.54x = 513.54 × 270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.54x = 139,025.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,025.55/342.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.87

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