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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.04, 479.82 and 273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.04, 479.82 and 273.88 is: 377.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.04 : 479.82 = 273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.04/479.82 = 273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.04x = 479.82 × 273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.04x = 131,413.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,413.10/348.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.58

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