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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.89, 510.53 and 272.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.89, 510.53 and 272.47 is: 408.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.89 : 510.53 = 272.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.89/510.53 = 272.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.89x = 510.53 × 272.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.89x = 139,101.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,101.47/340.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.05

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