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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.48, 516.21 and 271.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.48, 516.21 and 271.53 is: 406.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.48 : 516.21 = 271.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.48/516.21 = 271.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.48x = 516.21 × 271.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.48x = 140,166.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,166.04/344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.89

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