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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.26, 515.30 and 275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.26, 515.30 and 275 is: 411.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.26 : 515.30 = 275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.26/515.30 = 275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.26x = 515.30 × 275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.26x = 141,707.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,707.50/344.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.63

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