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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.96, 479.88 and 273.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.96, 479.88 and 273.31 is: 376.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.96 : 479.88 = 273.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.96/479.88 = 273.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.96x = 479.88 × 273.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.96x = 131,154.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,154.80/347.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.92

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