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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.80, 519.30 and 274.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.80, 519.30 and 274.80 is: 411.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.80 : 519.30 = 274.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.80/519.30 = 274.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.80x = 519.30 × 274.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.80x = 142,703.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,703.64/346.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.49

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