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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.06, 509.73 and 272.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.06, 509.73 and 272.02 is: 407.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.06 : 509.73 = 272.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.06/509.73 = 272.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.06x = 509.73 × 272.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.06x = 138,656.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,656.75/340.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.74

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