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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.58, 514.80 and 272.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.58, 514.80 and 272.49 is: 407.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.58 : 514.80 = 272.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.58/514.80 = 272.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.58x = 514.80 × 272.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.58x = 140,277.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,277.85/344.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.10

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