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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.43, 472.05 and 272.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.43, 472.05 and 272.51 is: 375.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.43 : 472.05 = 272.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.43/472.05 = 272.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.43x = 472.05 × 272.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.43x = 128,639.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,639.53/342.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.67

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