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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.34, 479.49 and 273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.34, 479.49 and 273.96 is: 378.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.34 : 479.49 = 273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.34/479.49 = 273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.34x = 479.49 × 273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.34x = 131,361.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,361.08/347.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.19

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