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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.56, 515.74 and 271.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.56, 515.74 and 271.46 is: 407.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.56 : 515.74 = 271.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.56/515.74 = 271.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.56x = 515.74 × 271.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.56x = 140,002.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,002.78/343.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.51

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