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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.36, 471.99 and 272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.36, 471.99 and 272.64 is: 375.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.36 : 471.99 = 272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.36/471.99 = 272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.36x = 471.99 × 272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.36x = 128,683.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,683.35/342.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.87

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