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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.72, 514.09 and 274.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.72, 514.09 and 274.16 is: 411.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.72 : 514.09 = 274.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.72/514.09 = 274.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.72x = 514.09 × 274.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.72x = 140,942.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,942.91/342.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.25

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