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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.97, 511.45 and 272.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.97, 511.45 and 272.93 is: 409.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.97 : 511.45 = 272.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.97/511.45 = 272.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.97x = 511.45 × 272.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.97x = 139,586.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,586.81/340.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.39

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