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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.72, 473.31 and 273.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.72, 473.31 and 273.51 is: 377.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.72 : 473.31 = 273.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.72/473.31 = 273.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.72x = 473.31 × 273.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.72x = 129,455.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,455.02/342.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.73

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