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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.61, 472.70 and 272.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.61, 472.70 and 272.59 is: 376.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.61 : 472.70 = 272.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.61/472.70 = 272.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.61x = 472.70 × 272.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.61x = 128,852.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,852.79/342.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.09

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