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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.53, 516.93 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.53, 516.93 and 272.16 is: 408.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.53 : 516.93 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.53/516.93 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.53x = 516.93 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.53x = 140,686.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,686.46/344.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.34

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