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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.65, 473.73 and 278.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.65, 473.73 and 278.04 is: 383.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.65 : 473.73 = 278.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.65/473.73 = 278.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.65x = 473.73 × 278.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.65x = 131,715.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,715.89/343.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.28

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