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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.67, 516.49 and 271.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.67, 516.49 and 271.72 is: 407.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.67 : 516.49 = 271.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.67/516.49 = 271.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.67x = 516.49 × 271.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.67x = 140,339.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,339.25/344.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.17

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