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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.32, 515.40 and 271.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.32, 515.40 and 271.36 is: 406.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.32 : 515.40 = 271.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.32/515.40 = 271.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.32x = 515.40 × 271.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.32x = 139,858.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,858.94/344.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.19

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