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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.78, 513.70 and 274.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.78, 513.70 and 274.52 is: 411.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.78 : 513.70 = 274.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.78/513.70 = 274.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.78x = 513.70 × 274.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.78x = 141,020.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,020.92/342.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.40

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