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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.17, 479.18 and 273.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.17, 479.18 and 273.36 is: 377.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.17 : 479.18 = 273.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.17/479.18 = 273.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.17x = 479.18 × 273.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.17x = 130,988.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,988.64/347.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.30

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