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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.82, 512.79 and 270.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.82, 512.79 and 270.82 is: 405.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.82 : 512.79 = 270.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.82/512.79 = 270.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.82x = 512.79 × 270.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.82x = 138,873.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,873.79/342.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.09

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