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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.35, 512.02 and 272.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.35, 512.02 and 272.78 is: 409.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.35 : 512.02 = 272.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.35/512.02 = 272.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.35x = 512.02 × 272.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.35x = 139,668.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,668.52/341.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.17

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