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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.02, 464.52 and 275.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.02, 464.52 and 275.40 is: 412.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.02 : 464.52 = 275.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.02/464.52 = 275.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.02x = 464.52 × 275.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.02x = 127,928.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,928.81/310.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.65

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