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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.96, 460.08 and 274.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.96, 460.08 and 274.56 is: 411.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.96 : 460.08 = 274.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.96/460.08 = 274.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.96x = 460.08 × 274.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.96x = 126,319.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,319.56/306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.52

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