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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.60, 519.12 and 273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.60, 519.12 and 273.96 is: 411.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.60 : 519.12 = 273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.60/519.12 = 273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.60x = 519.12 × 273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.60x = 142,218.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,218.12/345.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.51

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