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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.29, 514.20 and 274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.29, 514.20 and 274.44 is: 411.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.29 : 514.20 = 274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.29/514.20 = 274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.29x = 514.20 × 274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.29x = 141,117.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,117.05/343.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.07

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