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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.56, 514.78 and 274.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.56, 514.78 and 274.79 is: 412.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.56 : 514.78 = 274.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.56/514.78 = 274.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.56x = 514.78 × 274.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.56x = 141,452.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,452.45/342.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.93

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