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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.91, 473.98 and 273.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.91, 473.98 and 273.69 is: 377.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.91 : 473.98 = 273.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.91/473.98 = 273.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.91x = 473.98 × 273.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.91x = 129,723.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,723.59/343.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.20

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