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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.44, 421 and 274.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.44, 421 and 274.04 is: 376.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.44 : 421 = 274.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.44/421 = 274.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.44x = 421 × 274.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.44x = 115,370.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,370.84/306.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.49

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