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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.74, 462.78 and 271.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.74, 462.78 and 271.26 is: 407.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.74 : 462.78 = 271.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.74/462.78 = 271.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.74x = 462.78 × 271.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.74x = 125,533.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,533.70/307.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.92

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