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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.72, 516.48 and 271.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.72, 516.48 and 271.28 is: 406.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.72 : 516.48 = 271.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.72/516.48 = 271.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.72x = 516.48 × 271.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.72x = 140,110.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,110.69/344.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.45

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