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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.39, 463.01 and 274.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.39, 463.01 and 274.37 is: 411.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.39 : 463.01 = 274.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.39/463.01 = 274.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.39x = 463.01 × 274.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.39x = 127,032.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,032.37/308.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.93

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