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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.73, 473.79 and 269.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.73, 473.79 and 269.91 is: 372.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.73 : 473.79 = 269.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.73/473.79 = 269.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.73x = 473.79 × 269.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.73x = 127,880.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,880.66/343.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.04

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