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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.24, 479.09 and 273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.24, 479.09 and 273.32 is: 377.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.24 : 479.09 = 273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.24/479.09 = 273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.24x = 479.09 × 273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.24x = 130,946.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,946.89/347.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.11

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