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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.36, 518.73 and 273.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.36, 518.73 and 273.73 is: 409.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.36 : 518.73 = 273.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.36/518.73 = 273.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.36x = 518.73 × 273.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.36x = 141,991.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,991.96/346.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.95

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