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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.05, 479.51 and 273.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.05, 479.51 and 273.93 is: 378.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.05 : 479.51 = 273.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.05/479.51 = 273.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.05x = 479.51 × 273.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.05x = 131,352.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,352.17/347.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.48

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