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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.21, 518.10 and 276.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.21, 518.10 and 276.55 is: 415.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.21 : 518.10 = 276.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.21/518.10 = 276.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.21x = 518.10 × 276.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.21x = 143,280.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,280.56/345.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.05

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