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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.08, 518.10 and 276.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.08, 518.10 and 276.38 is: 414.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.08 : 518.10 = 276.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.08/518.10 = 276.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.08x = 518.10 × 276.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.08x = 143,190.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,190.79/345.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.95

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