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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.20, 513.36 and 274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.20, 513.36 and 274.44 is: 410.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.20 : 513.36 = 274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.20/513.36 = 274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.20x = 513.36 × 274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.20x = 140,886.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,886.52/343.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.51

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