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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.65, 516.98 and 271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.65, 516.98 and 271.92 is: 407.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.65 : 516.98 = 271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.65/516.98 = 271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.65x = 516.98 × 271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.65x = 140,574.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,574.64/344.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.88

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