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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.55, 514.37 and 270.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.55, 514.37 and 270.73 is: 406.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.55 : 514.37 = 270.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.55/514.37 = 270.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.55x = 514.37 × 270.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.55x = 139,254.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,254.04/342.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.52

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