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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.14, 511.35 and 272.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.14, 511.35 and 272.41 is: 409.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.14 : 511.35 = 272.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.14/511.35 = 272.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.14x = 511.35 × 272.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.14x = 139,295.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,295.58/340.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.52

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