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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.79, 511.18 and 272.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.79, 511.18 and 272.22 is: 408.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.79 : 511.18 = 272.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.79/511.18 = 272.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.79x = 511.18 × 272.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.79x = 139,150.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,150.82/340.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.32

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