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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.04, 479.74 and 273.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.04, 479.74 and 273.23 is: 376.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.04 : 479.74 = 273.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.04/479.74 = 273.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.04x = 479.74 × 273.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.04x = 131,079.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,079.36/348.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.62

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