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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.26, 515.34 and 275.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.26, 515.34 and 275.58 is: 413.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.26 : 515.34 = 275.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.26/515.34 = 275.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.26x = 515.34 × 275.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.26x = 142,017.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,017.40/343.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.73

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