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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.91, 519.70 and 273.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.91, 519.70 and 273.39 is: 409.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.91 : 519.70 = 273.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.91/519.70 = 273.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.91x = 519.70 × 273.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.91x = 142,079.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,079.42/346.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.56

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