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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.85, 479.72 and 273.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.85, 479.72 and 273.13 is: 376.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.85 : 479.72 = 273.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.85/479.72 = 273.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.85x = 479.72 × 273.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.85x = 131,025.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,025.92/347.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.67

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