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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.19, 515.59 and 274.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.19, 515.59 and 274.90 is: 411.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.19 : 515.59 = 274.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.19/515.59 = 274.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.19x = 515.59 × 274.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.19x = 141,731.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,731.74/344.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.78

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