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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.27, 463.43 and 274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.27, 463.43 and 274.64 is: 411.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.27 : 463.43 = 274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.27/463.43 = 274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.27x = 463.43 × 274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.27x = 127,272.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,272.72/309.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.53

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