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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.91, 472.60 and 272.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.91, 472.60 and 272.69 is: 375.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.91 : 472.60 = 272.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.91/472.60 = 272.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.91x = 472.60 × 272.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.91x = 128,873.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,873.22/342.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.82

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