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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.89, 510.98 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.89, 510.98 and 272.16 is: 409.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.89 : 510.98 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.89/510.98 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.89x = 510.98 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.89x = 139,064.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,064.40/339.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.15

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