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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.50, 479.10 and 273.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.50, 479.10 and 273.70 is: 377.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.50 : 479.10 = 273.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.50/479.10 = 273.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.50x = 479.10 × 273.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.50x = 131,129.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,129.67/347.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.35

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