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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.79, 515.49 and 273.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.79, 515.49 and 273.54 is: 411.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.79 : 515.49 = 273.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.79/515.49 = 273.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.79x = 515.49 × 273.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.79x = 141,004.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,004.56/342.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.34

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