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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.28, 513.48 and 274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.28, 513.48 and 274.28 is: 410.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.28 : 513.48 = 274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.28/513.48 = 274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.28x = 513.48 × 274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.28x = 140,837.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,837.29/343.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.27

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