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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.56, 427.68 and 274.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.56, 427.68 and 274.73 is: 379.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.56 : 427.68 = 274.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.56/427.68 = 274.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.56x = 427.68 × 274.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.56x = 117,494.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,494.39/309.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.56

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