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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.32, 515.04 and 272.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.32, 515.04 and 272.32 is: 407.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.32 : 515.04 = 272.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.32/515.04 = 272.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.32x = 515.04 × 272.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.32x = 140,255.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,255.69/344.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.34

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