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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.11, 514.49 and 270.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.11, 514.49 and 270.75 is: 405.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.11 : 514.49 = 270.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.11/514.49 = 270.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.11x = 514.49 × 270.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.11x = 139,296.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,296.81/343.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.98

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