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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.70, 515.82 and 276.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.70, 515.82 and 276.66 is: 414.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.70 : 515.82 = 276.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.70/515.82 = 276.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.70x = 515.82 × 276.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.70x = 142,706.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,706.76/344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.00

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