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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.72, 512.59 and 273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.72, 512.59 and 273.16 is: 409.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.72 : 512.59 = 273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.72/512.59 = 273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.72x = 512.59 × 273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.72x = 140,017.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,017.12/341.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.74

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