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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.55, 517.23 and 272.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.55, 517.23 and 272.46 is: 409.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.55 : 517.23 = 272.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.55/517.23 = 272.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.55x = 517.23 × 272.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.55x = 140,924.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,924.49/344.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.01

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