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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.49, 519.03 and 270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.49, 519.03 and 270.27 is: 403.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.49 : 519.03 = 270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.49/519.03 = 270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.49x = 519.03 × 270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.49x = 140,278.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,278.24/347.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.69

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