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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.70, 479.53 and 273.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.70, 479.53 and 273.90 is: 377.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.70 : 479.53 = 273.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.70/479.53 = 273.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.70x = 479.53 × 273.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.70x = 131,339.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,339.50/347.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.74

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