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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.68, 513.90 and 274.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.68, 513.90 and 274.04 is: 410.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.68 : 513.90 = 274.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.68/513.90 = 274.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.68x = 513.90 × 274.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.68x = 140,829.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,829.16/342.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.96

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