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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.76, 515.28 and 271.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.76, 515.28 and 271.48 is: 408.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.76 : 515.28 = 271.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.76/515.28 = 271.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.76x = 515.28 × 271.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.76x = 139,888.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,888.21/342.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.12

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