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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.67, 519.49 and 273.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.67, 519.49 and 273.72 is: 410.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.67 : 519.49 = 273.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.67/519.49 = 273.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.67x = 519.49 × 273.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.67x = 142,194.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,194.80/346.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.17

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