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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.62, 515.16 and 275.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.62, 515.16 and 275.04 is: 412.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.62 : 515.16 = 275.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.62/515.16 = 275.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.62x = 515.16 × 275.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.62x = 141,689.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,689.61/343.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.34

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