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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.70, 461.87 and 274.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.70, 461.87 and 274.07 is: 410.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.70 : 461.87 = 274.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.70/461.87 = 274.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.70x = 461.87 × 274.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.70x = 126,581.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,581.03/308.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.05

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