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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.81, 513.17 and 277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.81, 513.17 and 277.20 is: 414.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.81 : 513.17 = 277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.81/513.17 = 277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.81x = 513.17 × 277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.81x = 142,250.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,250.38/342.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.95

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