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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.90, 517.50 and 273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.90, 517.50 and 273 is: 408.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.90 : 517.50 = 273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.90/517.50 = 273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.90x = 517.50 × 273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.90x = 141,277.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,277.50/345.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.43

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