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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.01, 478.37 and 273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.01, 478.37 and 273.20 is: 376.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.01 : 478.37 = 273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.01/478.37 = 273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.01x = 478.37 × 273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.01x = 130,688.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,688.98/347.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.61

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