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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.17, 514.76 and 275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.17, 514.76 and 275.12 is: 412.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.17 : 514.76 = 275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.17/514.76 = 275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.17x = 514.76 × 275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.17x = 141,620.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,620.68/343.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.68

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