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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.54, 478.29 and 273.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.54, 478.29 and 273.43 is: 377.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.54 : 478.29 = 273.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.54/478.29 = 273.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.54x = 478.29 × 273.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.54x = 130,778.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,778.83/346.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.38

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