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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.77, 510.79 and 272.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.77, 510.79 and 272.03 is: 408.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.77 : 510.79 = 272.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.77/510.79 = 272.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.77x = 510.79 × 272.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.77x = 138,950.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,950.20/339.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.95

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