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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.56, 474.26 and 273.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.56, 474.26 and 273.48 is: 377.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.56 : 474.26 = 273.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.56/474.26 = 273.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.56x = 474.26 × 273.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.56x = 129,700.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,700.62/343.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.52

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