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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.32, 479.01 and 273.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.32, 479.01 and 273.52 is: 377.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.32 : 479.01 = 273.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.32/479.01 = 273.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.32x = 479.01 × 273.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.32x = 131,018.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,018.82/347.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.23

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