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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.91, 510.31 and 272.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.91, 510.31 and 272.58 is: 408.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.91 : 510.31 = 272.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.91/510.31 = 272.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.91x = 510.31 × 272.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.91x = 139,100.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,100.30/340.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.03

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