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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.41, 457.23 and 274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.41, 457.23 and 274.14 is: 410.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.41 : 457.23 = 274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.41/457.23 = 274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.41x = 457.23 × 274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.41x = 125,343.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,343.89/305.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.41

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