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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.90, 514.63 and 271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.90, 514.63 and 271 is: 405.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.90 : 514.63 = 271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.90/514.63 = 271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.90x = 514.63 × 271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.90x = 139,464.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,464.73/343.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.54

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