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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.48, 515.62 and 275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.48, 515.62 and 275.84 is: 414.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.48 : 515.62 = 275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.48/515.62 = 275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.48x = 515.62 × 275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.48x = 142,228.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,228.62/343.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.08

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