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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.14, 455.30 and 274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.14, 455.30 and 274.44 is: 410.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.14 : 455.30 = 274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.14/455.30 = 274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.14x = 455.30 × 274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.14x = 124,952.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,952.53/304.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.84

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