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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.49, 479.93 and 273.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.49, 479.93 and 273.58 is: 377.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.49 : 479.93 = 273.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.49/479.93 = 273.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.49x = 479.93 × 273.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.49x = 131,296.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,296.68/347.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.84

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