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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.70, 515.61 and 275.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.70, 515.61 and 275.94 is: 412.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.70 : 515.61 = 275.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.70/515.61 = 275.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.70x = 515.61 × 275.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.70x = 142,277.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,277.42/344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.76

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