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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.98, 478.51 and 273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.98, 478.51 and 273.16 is: 376.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.98 : 478.51 = 273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.98/478.51 = 273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.98x = 478.51 × 273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.98x = 130,709.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,709.79/346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.71

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