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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.54, 513.95 and 273.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.54, 513.95 and 273.58 is: 409.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.54 : 513.95 = 273.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.54/513.95 = 273.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.54x = 513.95 × 273.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.54x = 140,603.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,603.79/343.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.28

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