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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.53, 424.31 and 274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.53, 424.31 and 274.50 is: 378.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.53 : 424.31 = 274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.53/424.31 = 274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.53x = 424.31 × 274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.53x = 116,471.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,471.72/307.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.73

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